Subtract 18/96 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 18/96
40/35 - 18/96 is 107/112.
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,
18/96 = 18 × 35/96 × 35 = 630/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3840/3360 - 630/3360 = 3840 - 630/3360 = 3210/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/112
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