Subtract 35/80 from 96/14
1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 35/80
96/14 - 35/80 is 719/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
96/14 = 96 × 40/14 × 40 = 3840/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3840/560 - 245/560 = 3840 - 245/560 = 3595/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 719/112
- In mixed form: 647/112
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