Subtract 70/96 from 25/35
25/35 - 70/96 is -5/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
25/35 = 25 × 96/35 × 96 = 2400/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/3360 - 2450/3360 = 2400 - 2450/3360 = -50/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/336
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