Subtract 84/96 from 50/70
50/70 - 84/96 is -9/56.
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,
50/70 = 50 × 48/70 × 48 = 2400/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/3360 - 2940/3360 = 2400 - 2940/3360 = -540/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/56
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