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Subtract 42/96 from 10/35

10/35 - 42/96 is -17/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    10/35 = 10 × 96/35 × 96 = 960/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/3360 - 1470/3360 = 960 - 1470/3360 = -510/3360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/112

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