Subtract 42/96 from 35/36
35/36 - 42/96 is 77/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
35/36 = 35 × 8/36 × 8 = 280/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/288 - 126/288 = 280 - 126/288 = 154/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/144
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