Subtract 20/35 from 45/96
45/96 - 20/35 is -23/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
20/35 = 20 × 96/35 × 96 = 1920/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/3360 - 1920/3360 = 1575 - 1920/3360 = -345/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/224
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