Subtract 35/49 from 10/96
10/96 - 35/49 is -205/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
10/96 = 10 × 49/96 × 49 = 490/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
35/49 = 35 × 96/49 × 96 = 3360/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/4704 - 3360/4704 = 490 - 3360/4704 = -2870/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/336
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