Subtract 27/96 from 14/70
14/70 - 27/96 is -13/160.
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,
14/70 = 14 × 48/70 × 48 = 672/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/3360 - 945/3360 = 672 - 945/3360 = -273/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/160
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