Subtract 70/5 from 10/96
1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 14 0/5
10/96 - 70/5 is -667/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
70/5 = 70 × 96/5 × 96 = 6720/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/480 - 6720/480 = 50 - 6720/480 = -6670/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -667/48
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