Subtract 42/96 from 9/35
9/35 - 42/96 is -101/560.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 96/35 × 96 = 864/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/3360 - 1470/3360 = 864 - 1470/3360 = -606/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/560
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