Subtract 12/96 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 12/96
40/35 - 12/96 is 57/56.
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,
40/35 = 40 × 96/35 × 96 = 3840/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
12/96 = 12 × 35/96 × 35 = 420/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3840/3360 - 420/3360 = 3840 - 420/3360 = 3420/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/56
- In mixed form: 11/56
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