Subtract 45/96 from 56/35
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 45/96
56/35 - 45/96 is 181/160.
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,
56/35 = 56 × 96/35 × 96 = 5376/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
45/96 = 45 × 35/96 × 35 = 1575/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5376/3360 - 1575/3360 = 5376 - 1575/3360 = 3801/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/160
- In mixed form: 121/160
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