Subtract 10/96 from 4/70
4/70 - 10/96 is -79/1680.
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,
4/70 = 4 × 48/70 × 48 = 192/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
10/96 = 10 × 35/96 × 35 = 350/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/3360 - 350/3360 = 192 - 350/3360 = -158/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/1680
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