Subtract 6/70 from 14/96
14/96 - 6/70 is 101/1680.
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,
14/96 = 14 × 35/96 × 35 = 490/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
6/70 = 6 × 48/70 × 48 = 288/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/3360 - 288/3360 = 490 - 288/3360 = 202/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/1680
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