Subtract 2/70 from 28/96
28/96 - 2/70 is 221/840.
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,
28/96 = 28 × 35/96 × 35 = 980/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
2/70 = 2 × 48/70 × 48 = 96/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/3360 - 96/3360 = 980 - 96/3360 = 884/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/840
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