Subtract 35/54 from 70/96
70/96 - 35/54 is 35/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
70/96 = 70 × 9/96 × 9 = 630/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/864 - 560/864 = 630 - 560/864 = 70/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/432
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