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Subtract 2/96 from 20/35

20/35 - 2/96 is 185/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    20/35 = 20 × 96/35 × 96 = 1920/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1920/3360 - 70/3360 = 1920 - 70/3360 = 1850/3360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/336

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