Subtract 1/70 from 15/96
15/96 - 1/70 is 159/1120.
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,
15/96 = 15 × 35/96 × 35 = 525/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
1/70 = 1 × 48/70 × 48 = 48/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/3360 - 48/3360 = 525 - 48/3360 = 477/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/1120
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