Subtract 14/70 from 36/96
36/96 - 14/70 is 7/40.
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,
36/96 = 36 × 35/96 × 35 = 1260/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
14/70 = 14 × 48/70 × 48 = 672/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/3360 - 672/3360 = 1260 - 672/3360 = 588/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40
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