Subtract 36/70 from 60/96
60/96 - 36/70 is 31/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
60/96 = 60 × 35/96 × 35 = 2100/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
36/70 = 36 × 48/70 × 48 = 1728/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/3360 - 1728/3360 = 2100 - 1728/3360 = 372/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/280
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