Answers

Subtract 2/96 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 2/96

40/35 - 2/96 is 377/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   40/35 = 40 × 96/35 × 96 = 3840/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3840/3360 - 70/3360 = 3840 - 70/3360 = 3770/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/336
6. In mixed form: 141/336

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