Subtract 40/35 from 70/96
1st number: 70/96, 2nd number: 1 5/35
70/96 - 40/35 is -139/336.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
40/35 = 40 × 96/35 × 96 = 3840/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/3360 - 3840/3360 = 2450 - 3840/3360 = -1390/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/336
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