Subtract 15/35 from 96/72, Solve 1 24/72

Subtract 15/35 from 96/72

1^st number: 1 24/72, 2^nd number: 15/35

96/72 - 15/35 is 19/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
96/72 = 96 × 35/72 × 35 = 3360/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
15/35 = 15 × 72/35 × 72 = 1080/2520
Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/2520 - 1080/2520 = 3360 - 1080/2520 = 2280/2520
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/21

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