Subtract 96/35 from 75/28
1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 2 26/35
75/28 - 96/35 is -9/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
75/28 = 75 × 5/28 × 5 = 375/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
96/35 = 96 × 4/35 × 4 = 384/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/140 - 384/140 = 375 - 384/140 = -9/140
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