Subtract 36/96 from 30/70
30/70 - 36/96 is 3/56.
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,
30/70 = 30 × 48/70 × 48 = 1440/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
36/96 = 36 × 35/96 × 35 = 1260/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/3360 - 1260/3360 = 1440 - 1260/3360 = 180/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/56
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