Subtract 21/48 from 35/96
35/96 - 21/48 is -7/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
21/48 = 21 × 2/48 × 2 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/96 - 42/96 = 35 - 42/96 = -7/96
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