Subtract 70/84 from 70/96
70/96 - 70/84 is -5/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 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 84 × 8 = 672,
70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/672 - 560/672 = 490 - 560/672 = -70/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/48
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