Subtract 35/14 from 10/96
1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 2 7/14
10/96 - 35/14 is -115/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 14 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
35/14 = 35 × 48/14 × 48 = 1680/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/672 - 1680/672 = 70 - 1680/672 = -1610/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/48
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