Subtract 72/96 from 20/35
20/35 - 72/96 is -5/28.
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,
20/35 = 20 × 96/35 × 96 = 1920/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
72/96 = 72 × 35/96 × 35 = 2520/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/3360 - 2520/3360 = 1920 - 2520/3360 = -600/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28
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