Subtract 75/35 from 96/24, Solve 4 0/24

Subtract 75/35 from 96/24

1^st number: 4 0/24, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

96/24 - 75/35 is 13/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
96/24 = 96 × 35/24 × 35 = 3360/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
75/35 = 75 × 24/35 × 24 = 1800/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/840 - 1800/840 = 3360 - 1800/840 = 1560/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
In mixed form: 16/7

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