Subtract 21/96 from 35/40
35/40 - 21/96 is 21/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
35/40 = 35 × 12/40 × 12 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/480 - 105/480 = 420 - 105/480 = 315/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/32
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