Subtract 9/35 from 90/96
90/96 - 9/35 is 381/560.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 35/96 × 35 = 3150/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
9/35 = 9 × 96/35 × 96 = 864/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/3360 - 864/3360 = 3150 - 864/3360 = 2286/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 381/560
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