Subtract 90/35 from 96/8
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 2 20/35
96/8 - 90/35 is 66/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
96/8 = 96 × 35/8 × 35 = 3360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
90/35 = 90 × 8/35 × 8 = 720/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/280 - 720/280 = 3360 - 720/280 = 2640/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/7
- In mixed form: 93/7
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