Subtract 12/96 from 10/21, Solve 10/21

Subtract 12/96 from 10/21

10/21 - 12/96 is 59/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
10/21 = 10 × 32/21 × 32 = 320/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
320/672 - 84/672 = 320 - 84/672 = 236/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/168

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