Subtract 20/35 from 96/10
1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 20/35
96/10 - 20/35 is 316/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
96/10 = 96 × 7/10 × 7 = 672/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/70 - 40/70 = 672 - 40/70 = 632/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 316/35
- In mixed form: 91/35
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