Subtract 70/49 from 70/96
1st number: 70/96, 2nd number: 1 21/49
70/96 - 70/49 is -235/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
70/96 = 70 × 49/96 × 49 = 3430/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
70/49 = 70 × 96/49 × 96 = 6720/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/4704 - 6720/4704 = 3430 - 6720/4704 = -3290/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/336
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