Subtract 4/96 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 4/96
80/35 - 4/96 is 377/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
80/35 = 80 × 96/35 × 96 = 7680/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
4/96 = 4 × 35/96 × 35 = 140/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7680/3360 - 140/3360 = 7680 - 140/3360 = 7540/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/168
- In mixed form: 241/168
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