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Subtract 1/96 from 70/45

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1/96

70/45 - 1/96 is 445/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/1440 - 15/1440 = 2240 - 15/1440 = 2225/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 445/288
  6. In mixed form: 1157/288

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