Subtract 42/70 from 12/96
12/96 - 42/70 is -19/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
42/70 = 42 × 48/70 × 48 = 2016/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/3360 - 2016/3360 = 420 - 2016/3360 = -1596/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/40
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