Subtract 35/6 from 3/96
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 5 5/6
3/96 - 35/6 is -557/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
35/6 = 35 × 16/6 × 16 = 560/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/96 - 560/96 = 3 - 560/96 = -557/96
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