Subtract 7/96 from 70/84
70/84 - 7/96 is 73/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/672 - 49/672 = 560 - 49/672 = 511/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/96
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