Subtract 15/70 from 40/96, Solve 40/96

Subtract 15/70 from 40/96

40/96 - 15/70 is 17/84.

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,
40/96 = 40 × 35/96 × 35 = 1400/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
15/70 = 15 × 48/70 × 48 = 720/3360
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/3360 - 720/3360 = 1400 - 720/3360 = 680/3360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/84

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