Subtract 2/96 from 1/70
1/70 - 2/96 is -11/1680.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
1/70 = 1 × 48/70 × 48 = 48/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/3360 - 70/3360 = 48 - 70/3360 = -22/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/1680
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