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Subtract 4/70 from 84/96

84/96 - 4/70 is 229/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    84/96 = 84 × 35/96 × 35 = 2940/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    4/70 = 4 × 48/70 × 48 = 192/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2940/3360 - 192/3360 = 2940 - 192/3360 = 2748/3360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/280

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