Subtract 21/35 from 16/96
16/96 - 21/35 is -13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
16/96 = 16 × 35/96 × 35 = 560/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
21/35 = 21 × 96/35 × 96 = 2016/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/3360 - 2016/3360 = 560 - 2016/3360 = -1456/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30
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