Subtract 3/96 from 45/35, Solve 1 10/35

Subtract 3/96 from 45/35

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 3/96

45/35 - 3/96 is 281/224.

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,
3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360
Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/3360 - 105/3360 = 4320 - 105/3360 = 4215/3360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/224
In mixed form: 157/224

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