Subtract 30/35 from 96/36
1st number: 2 24/36, 2nd number: 30/35
96/36 - 30/35 is 38/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
96/36 = 96 × 35/36 × 35 = 3360/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
30/35 = 30 × 36/35 × 36 = 1080/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/1260 - 1080/1260 = 3360 - 1080/1260 = 2280/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/21
- In mixed form: 117/21
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