Subtract 70/96 from 60/80
60/80 - 70/96 is 1/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
60/80 = 60 × 6/80 × 6 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/480 - 350/480 = 360 - 350/480 = 10/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/48
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