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Subtract 2/70 from 60/96

60/96 - 2/70 is 167/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    60/96 = 60 × 35/96 × 35 = 2100/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    2/70 = 2 × 48/70 × 48 = 96/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/3360 - 96/3360 = 2100 - 96/3360 = 2004/3360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/280

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