Subtract 8/35 from 75/96
75/96 - 8/35 is 619/1120.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 35/96 × 35 = 2625/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
8/35 = 8 × 96/35 × 96 = 768/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/3360 - 768/3360 = 2625 - 768/3360 = 1857/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 619/1120
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