Answers

Subtract 45/96 from 70/20

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 45/96

70/20 - 45/96 is 97/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   70/20 = 70 × 24/20 × 24 = 1680/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/480 - 225/480 = 1680 - 225/480 = 1455/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/32
6. In mixed form: 31/32

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