Subtract 7/96 from 1/35
1/35 - 7/96 is -149/3360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
1/35 = 1 × 96/35 × 96 = 96/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
7/96 = 7 × 35/96 × 35 = 245/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/3360 - 245/3360 = 96 - 245/3360 = -149/3360
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