Subtract 54/70 from 81/96
81/96 - 54/70 is 81/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
81/96 = 81 × 35/96 × 35 = 2835/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
54/70 = 54 × 48/70 × 48 = 2592/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/3360 - 2592/3360 = 2835 - 2592/3360 = 243/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/1120
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