Answers

Subtract 40/35 from 35/96

1^st number: 35/96, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

35/96 - 40/35 is -523/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   35/96 = 35 × 35/96 × 35 = 1225/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   40/35 = 40 × 96/35 × 96 = 3840/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/3360 - 3840/3360 = 1225 - 3840/3360 = -2615/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -523/672

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