Subtract 1/96 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1/96
42/35 - 1/96 is 571/480.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 96/35 × 96 = 4032/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/3360 - 35/3360 = 4032 - 35/3360 = 3997/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 571/480
- In mixed form: 191/480
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