Subtract 42/70 from 1/96
1/96 - 42/70 is -283/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
42/70 = 42 × 48/70 × 48 = 2016/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/3360 - 2016/3360 = 35 - 2016/3360 = -1981/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -283/480
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