Subtract 63/96 from 10/70
10/70 - 63/96 is -115/224.
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,
10/70 = 10 × 48/70 × 48 = 480/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
63/96 = 63 × 35/96 × 35 = 2205/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/3360 - 2205/3360 = 480 - 2205/3360 = -1725/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/224
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