Answers

Subtract 45/35 from 45/96

1^st number: 45/96, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

45/96 - 45/35 is -183/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   45/35 = 45 × 96/35 × 96 = 4320/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/3360 - 4320/3360 = 1575 - 4320/3360 = -2745/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/224

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