Subtract 40/96 from 60/70
60/70 - 40/96 is 37/84.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 48/70 × 48 = 2880/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
40/96 = 40 × 35/96 × 35 = 1400/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/3360 - 1400/3360 = 2880 - 1400/3360 = 1480/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/84
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