Subtract 6/35 from 6/96
6/96 - 6/35 is -61/560.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 35/96 × 35 = 210/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
6/35 = 6 × 96/35 × 96 = 576/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/3360 - 576/3360 = 210 - 576/3360 = -366/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/560
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