Subtract 14/96 from 45/35
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 14/96
45/35 - 14/96 is 383/336.
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,
45/35 = 45 × 96/35 × 96 = 4320/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
14/96 = 14 × 35/96 × 35 = 490/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/3360 - 490/3360 = 4320 - 490/3360 = 3830/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 383/336
- In mixed form: 147/336
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