Subtract 7/70 from 6/96, Solve 6/96

Subtract 7/70 from 6/96

6/96 - 7/70 is -3/80.

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,
6/96 = 6 × 35/96 × 35 = 210/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
7/70 = 7 × 48/70 × 48 = 336/3360
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/3360 - 336/3360 = 210 - 336/3360 = -126/3360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/80

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