Subtract 49/96 from 70/75
70/75 - 49/96 is 203/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
70/75 = 70 × 32/75 × 32 = 2240/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
49/96 = 49 × 25/96 × 25 = 1225/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/2400 - 1225/2400 = 2240 - 1225/2400 = 1015/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/480
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