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Subtract 35/96 from 7/25

7/25 - 35/96 is -203/2400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    7/25 = 7 × 96/25 × 96 = 672/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    35/96 = 35 × 25/96 × 25 = 875/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/2400 - 875/2400 = 672 - 875/2400 = -203/2400

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