Subtract 60/70 from 45/96, Solve 45/96

Subtract 60/70 from 45/96

45/96 - 60/70 is -87/224.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
60/70 = 60 × 48/70 × 48 = 2880/3360
Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/3360 - 2880/3360 = 1575 - 2880/3360 = -1305/3360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/224

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