Subtract 70/96 from 8/12
8/12 - 70/96 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
8/12 = 8 × 8/12 × 8 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/96 - 70/96 = 64 - 70/96 = -6/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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