Subtract 14/24 from 12/70
12/70 - 14/24 is -173/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
14/24 = 14 × 35/24 × 35 = 490/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/840 - 490/840 = 144 - 490/840 = -346/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/420
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