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Subtract 9/96 from 84/70

1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 9/96

84/70 - 9/96 is 177/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    9/96 = 9 × 35/96 × 35 = 315/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4032/3360 - 315/3360 = 4032 - 315/3360 = 3717/3360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/160
  6. In mixed form: 117/160

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