Subtract 25/96 from 4/35
4/35 - 25/96 is -491/3360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
4/35 = 4 × 96/35 × 96 = 384/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
25/96 = 25 × 35/96 × 35 = 875/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/3360 - 875/3360 = 384 - 875/3360 = -491/3360
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