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Subtract 98/96 from 5/70

1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 1 2/96

5/70 - 98/96 is -319/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    98/96 = 98 × 35/96 × 35 = 3430/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/3360 - 3430/3360 = 240 - 3430/3360 = -3190/3360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/336

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