Subtract 42/96 from 35/60
35/60 - 42/96 is 7/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
35/60 = 35 × 8/60 × 8 = 280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/480 - 210/480 = 280 - 210/480 = 70/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/48
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