Subtract 96/45 from 35/40
1st number: 35/40, 2nd number: 2 6/45
35/40 - 96/45 is -151/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/360 - 768/360 = 315 - 768/360 = -453/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/120
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