Subtract 3/96 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 3/96
70/60 - 3/96 is 109/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
70/60 = 70 × 8/60 × 8 = 560/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/480 - 15/480 = 560 - 15/480 = 545/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/96
- In mixed form: 113/96
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