Subtract 35/96 from 3/10
3/10 - 35/96 is -31/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
3/10 = 3 × 48/10 × 48 = 144/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/480 - 175/480 = 144 - 175/480 = -31/480
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