Subtract 70/96 from 2/7
2/7 - 70/96 is -149/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
2/7 = 2 × 96/7 × 96 = 192/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/672 - 490/672 = 192 - 490/672 = -298/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/336
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