Subtract 25/50 from 70/96
70/96 - 25/50 is 11/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
70/96 = 70 × 25/96 × 25 = 1750/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
25/50 = 25 × 48/50 × 48 = 1200/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/2400 - 1200/2400 = 1750 - 1200/2400 = 550/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/48
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