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Subtract 49/96 from 70/75

70/75 - 49/96 is 203/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    70/75 = 70 × 32/75 × 32 = 2240/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    49/96 = 49 × 25/96 × 25 = 1225/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/2400 - 1225/2400 = 2240 - 1225/2400 = 1015/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/480

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