Subtract 96/35 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 2 26/35
75/8 - 96/35 is 1857/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
75/8 = 75 × 35/8 × 35 = 2625/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
96/35 = 96 × 8/35 × 8 = 768/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/280 - 768/280 = 2625 - 768/280 = 1857/280 - In mixed form: 6177/280
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