Subtract 70/96 from 2/4
2/4 - 70/96 is -11/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
2/4 = 2 × 24/4 × 24 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/96 - 70/96 = 48 - 70/96 = -22/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/8-70/96 6/4-70/96 2/12-70/96 10/4-70/96 2/20-70/96 14/4-70/96 2/28-70/96