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Subtract 16/70 from 4/96

4/96 - 16/70 is -157/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    4/96 = 4 × 35/96 × 35 = 140/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    16/70 = 16 × 48/70 × 48 = 768/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/3360 - 768/3360 = 140 - 768/3360 = -628/3360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/840

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