Subtract 24/70 from 3/96
3/96 - 24/70 is -349/1120.
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,
3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
24/70 = 24 × 48/70 × 48 = 1152/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/3360 - 1152/3360 = 105 - 1152/3360 = -1047/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -349/1120
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