Subtract 1/70 from 25/96
25/96 - 1/70 is 827/3360.
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,
25/96 = 25 × 35/96 × 35 = 875/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
1/70 = 1 × 48/70 × 48 = 48/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/3360 - 48/3360 = 875 - 48/3360 = 827/3360
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