Subtract 96/40 from 60/70
1st number: 60/70, 2nd number: 2 16/40
60/70 - 96/40 is -54/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
60/70 = 60 × 4/70 × 4 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
96/40 = 96 × 7/40 × 7 = 672/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/280 - 672/280 = 240 - 672/280 = -432/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -54/35
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