Answers

Subtract 6/96 from 20/35

20/35 - 6/96 is 57/112.

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,
   6/96 = 6 × 35/96 × 35 = 210/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/3360 - 210/3360 = 1920 - 210/3360 = 1710/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/112

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