Subtract 45/70 from 96/35
1st number: 2 26/35, 2nd number: 45/70
96/35 - 45/70 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
96/35 = 96 × 2/35 × 2 = 192/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/70 - 45/70 = 192 - 45/70 = 147/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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