Subtract 4/96 from 40/70
40/70 - 4/96 is 89/168.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 48/70 × 48 = 1920/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
4/96 = 4 × 35/96 × 35 = 140/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/3360 - 140/3360 = 1920 - 140/3360 = 1780/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/168
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