Subtract 54/96 from 5/35
5/35 - 54/96 is -47/112.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 96/35 × 96 = 480/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
54/96 = 54 × 35/96 × 35 = 1890/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/3360 - 1890/3360 = 480 - 1890/3360 = -1410/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/112
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