Subtract 10/96 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 10/96
70/35 - 10/96 is 91/48.
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,
70/35 = 70 × 96/35 × 96 = 6720/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
10/96 = 10 × 35/96 × 35 = 350/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6720/3360 - 350/3360 = 6720 - 350/3360 = 6370/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/48
- In mixed form: 143/48
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