Subtract 84/96 from 70/4
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 84/96
70/4 - 84/96 is 133/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
70/4 = 70 × 24/4 × 24 = 1680/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/96 - 84/96 = 1680 - 84/96 = 1596/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/8
- In mixed form: 165/8
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