Subtract 5/96 from 3/70
3/70 - 5/96 is -31/3360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
3/70 = 3 × 48/70 × 48 = 144/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
5/96 = 5 × 35/96 × 35 = 175/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/3360 - 175/3360 = 144 - 175/3360 = -31/3360
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