Subtract 35/36 from 10/96
10/96 - 35/36 is -125/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/288 - 280/288 = 30 - 280/288 = -250/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/144
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