Subtract 75/70 from 40/96
1st number: 40/96, 2nd number: 1 5/70
40/96 - 75/70 is -55/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
75/70 = 75 × 48/70 × 48 = 3600/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/3360 - 3600/3360 = 1400 - 3600/3360 = -2200/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/84
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