Subtract 70/96 from 40/14, Solve 2 12/14

Subtract 70/96 from 40/14

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 70/96

40/14 - 70/96 is 715/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
40/14 = 40 × 48/14 × 48 = 1920/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/672 - 490/672 = 1920 - 490/672 = 1430/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 715/336
In mixed form: 243/336

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