Subtract 75/35 from 80/96, Solve 80/96

Subtract 75/35 from 80/96

1^st number: 80/96, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

80/96 - 75/35 is -55/42.

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,
80/96 = 80 × 35/96 × 35 = 2800/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
75/35 = 75 × 96/35 × 96 = 7200/3360
Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/3360 - 7200/3360 = 2800 - 7200/3360 = -4400/3360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/42

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