Subtract 70/96 from 42/18
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 70/96
42/18 - 70/96 is 77/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
42/18 = 42 × 16/18 × 16 = 672/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
70/96 = 70 × 3/96 × 3 = 210/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/288 - 210/288 = 672 - 210/288 = 462/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/48
- In mixed form: 129/48
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