Subtract 35/28 from 70/96
1st number: 70/96, 2nd number: 1 7/28
70/96 - 35/28 is -25/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
35/28 = 35 × 24/28 × 24 = 840/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/672 - 840/672 = 490 - 840/672 = -350/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/48
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