Subtract 72/35 from 54/96
1st number: 54/96, 2nd number: 2 2/35
54/96 - 72/35 is -837/560.
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,
54/96 = 54 × 35/96 × 35 = 1890/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
72/35 = 72 × 96/35 × 96 = 6912/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/3360 - 6912/3360 = 1890 - 6912/3360 = -5022/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -837/560
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