Subtract 36/96 from 84/70
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 36/96
84/70 - 36/96 is 33/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
36/96 = 36 × 35/96 × 35 = 1260/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/3360 - 1260/3360 = 4032 - 1260/3360 = 2772/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/40
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