Subtract 30/35 from 8/96
8/96 - 30/35 is -65/84.
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,
8/96 = 8 × 35/96 × 35 = 280/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
30/35 = 30 × 96/35 × 96 = 2880/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/3360 - 2880/3360 = 280 - 2880/3360 = -2600/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/84
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