Subtract 4/96 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 4/96
35/9 - 4/96 is 277/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/288 - 12/288 = 1120 - 12/288 = 1108/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/72
- In mixed form: 361/72
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