Subtract 9/70 from 35/96
35/96 - 9/70 is 793/3360.
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,
35/96 = 35 × 35/96 × 35 = 1225/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
9/70 = 9 × 48/70 × 48 = 432/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/3360 - 432/3360 = 1225 - 432/3360 = 793/3360
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