Subtract 12/70 from 4/96, Solve 4/96

Subtract 12/70 from 4/96

4/96 - 12/70 is -109/840.

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,
4/96 = 4 × 35/96 × 35 = 140/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
12/70 = 12 × 48/70 × 48 = 576/3360
Subtract the two like fractions:
140/3360 - 576/3360 = 140 - 576/3360 = -436/3360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/840

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