Subtract 28/96 from 64/70
64/70 - 28/96 is 523/840.
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,
64/70 = 64 × 48/70 × 48 = 3072/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
28/96 = 28 × 35/96 × 35 = 980/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3072/3360 - 980/3360 = 3072 - 980/3360 = 2092/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 523/840
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