Subtract 75/20 from 35/96
1st number: 35/96, 2nd number: 3 15/20
35/96 - 75/20 is -325/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
75/20 = 75 × 24/20 × 24 = 1800/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/480 - 1800/480 = 175 - 1800/480 = -1625/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -325/96
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