Subtract 20/96 from 2/35
2/35 - 20/96 is -127/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
2/35 = 2 × 96/35 × 96 = 192/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
20/96 = 20 × 35/96 × 35 = 700/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/3360 - 700/3360 = 192 - 700/3360 = -508/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/840
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