Subtract 3/96 from 21/35
21/35 - 3/96 is 91/160.
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,
21/35 = 21 × 96/35 × 96 = 2016/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/3360 - 105/3360 = 2016 - 105/3360 = 1911/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 42/35-3/96 21/35-6/96 21/70-3/96 63/35-3/96 21/35-9/96 21/35-15/96 21/35-21/96