Subtract 28/96 from 70/49
1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 28/96
70/49 - 28/96 is 191/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
70/49 = 70 × 96/49 × 96 = 6720/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
28/96 = 28 × 49/96 × 49 = 1372/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6720/4704 - 1372/4704 = 6720 - 1372/4704 = 5348/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/168
- In mixed form: 123/168
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