Subtract 35/7 from 70/96
1st number: 70/96, 2nd number: 5 0/7
70/96 - 35/7 is -205/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 7 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 7 × 96 = 672,
35/7 = 35 × 96/7 × 96 = 3360/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/672 - 3360/672 = 490 - 3360/672 = -2870/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/48
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