Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 10/96

1^st number: 10/96, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

10/96 - 35/27 is -515/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   10/96 = 10 × 9/96 × 9 = 90/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   35/27 = 35 × 32/27 × 32 = 1120/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/864 - 1120/864 = 90 - 1120/864 = -1030/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -515/432

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