Answers

Subtract 42/96 from 35/54

35/54 - 42/96 is 91/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   42/96 = 42 × 9/96 × 9 = 378/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/864 - 378/864 = 560 - 378/864 = 182/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/432

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