Subtract 96/35 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 2 26/35
75/24 - 96/35 is 107/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
75/24 = 75 × 35/24 × 35 = 2625/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
96/35 = 96 × 24/35 × 24 = 2304/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/840 - 2304/840 = 2625 - 2304/840 = 321/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/280
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