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Subtract 1/96 from 70/27

1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 1/96

70/27 - 1/96 is 2231/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 96 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    1/96 = 1 × 9/96 × 9 = 9/864
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/864 - 9/864 = 2240 - 9/864 = 2231/864
  5. In mixed form: 2503/864

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