Subtract 12/24 from 5/70
5/70 - 12/24 is -3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
5/70 = 5 × 12/70 × 12 = 60/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/840 - 420/840 = 60 - 420/840 = -360/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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