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Subtract 49/96 from 35/81

35/81 - 49/96 is -203/2592.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 96 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    35/81 = 35 × 32/81 × 32 = 1120/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
    49/96 = 49 × 27/96 × 27 = 1323/2592
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/2592 - 1323/2592 = 1120 - 1323/2592 = -203/2592

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