Subtract 1/96 from 12/35
12/35 - 1/96 is 1117/3360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
12/35 = 12 × 96/35 × 96 = 1152/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/3360 - 35/3360 = 1152 - 35/3360 = 1117/3360
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