Subtract 5/70 from 2/96
2/96 - 5/70 is -17/336.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/3360 - 240/3360 = 70 - 240/3360 = -170/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/336
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