Subtract 14/70 from 4/12, Solve 4/12

Subtract 14/70 from 4/12

4/12 - 14/70 is 2/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
4/12 = 4 × 35/12 × 35 = 140/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
140/420 - 84/420 = 140 - 84/420 = 56/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15

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