Subtract 70/96 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 70/96
35/27 - 70/96 is 245/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
35/27 = 35 × 32/27 × 32 = 1120/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
70/96 = 70 × 9/96 × 9 = 630/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/864 - 630/864 = 1120 - 630/864 = 490/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/432
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