Subtract 5/70 from 15/96
15/96 - 5/70 is 19/224.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/3360 - 240/3360 = 525 - 240/3360 = 285/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/224
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