Subtract 45/96 from 3/35
3/35 - 45/96 is -429/1120.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 96/35 × 96 = 288/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/3360 - 1575/3360 = 288 - 1575/3360 = -1287/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -429/1120
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