Subtract 3/96 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 3/96
70/27 - 3/96 is 2213/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
3/96 = 3 × 9/96 × 9 = 27/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/864 - 27/864 = 2240 - 27/864 = 2213/864 - In mixed form: 2485/864
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