Subtract 1/96 from 5/70
5/70 - 1/96 is 41/672.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/3360 - 35/3360 = 240 - 35/3360 = 205/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/672
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