Subtract 36/90 from 70/96
70/96 - 36/90 is 79/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
70/96 = 70 × 15/96 × 15 = 1050/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
36/90 = 36 × 16/90 × 16 = 576/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/1440 - 576/1440 = 1050 - 576/1440 = 474/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/240
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