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Subtract 45/35 from 24/96

1st number: 24/96, 2nd number: 1 10/35

24/96 - 45/35 is -29/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    24/96 = 24 × 35/96 × 35 = 840/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    45/35 = 45 × 96/35 × 96 = 4320/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/3360 - 4320/3360 = 840 - 4320/3360 = -3480/3360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/28

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