Answers

Subtract 35/21 from 20/96

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 1 14/21

20/96 - 35/21 is -35/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 21 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   35/21 = 35 × 32/21 × 32 = 1120/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/672 - 1120/672 = 140 - 1120/672 = -980/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24

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