Subtract 35/96 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 35/96
70/21 - 35/96 is 95/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
70/21 = 70 × 32/21 × 32 = 2240/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/672 - 245/672 = 2240 - 245/672 = 1995/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/32
- In mixed form: 231/32
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