Subtract 18/96 from 45/70
45/70 - 18/96 is 51/112.
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,
45/70 = 45 × 48/70 × 48 = 2160/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
18/96 = 18 × 35/96 × 35 = 630/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/3360 - 630/3360 = 2160 - 630/3360 = 1530/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/112
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