Subtract 40/84 from 35/96
35/96 - 40/84 is -25/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
35/96 = 35 × 7/96 × 7 = 245/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
40/84 = 40 × 8/84 × 8 = 320/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/672 - 320/672 = 245 - 320/672 = -75/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/224
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