Subtract 10/70 from 20/96
20/96 - 10/70 is 11/168.
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,
20/96 = 20 × 35/96 × 35 = 700/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
10/70 = 10 × 48/70 × 48 = 480/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/3360 - 480/3360 = 700 - 480/3360 = 220/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/168
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