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Subtract 35/96 from 7/35

7/35 - 35/96 is -79/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    7/35 = 7 × 96/35 × 96 = 672/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    35/96 = 35 × 35/96 × 35 = 1225/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/3360 - 1225/3360 = 672 - 1225/3360 = -553/3360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/480

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