Subtract 70/45 from 5/96
1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 1 25/45
5/96 - 70/45 is -433/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
5/96 = 5 × 15/96 × 15 = 75/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1440 - 2240/1440 = 75 - 2240/1440 = -2165/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -433/288
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/96-70/45 5/96-70/90 15/96-70/45 25/96-70/45 35/96-70/45