Subtract 3/32 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 3/32
35/12 - 3/32 is 271/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
35/12 = 35 × 8/12 × 8 = 280/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/96 - 9/96 = 280 - 9/96 = 271/96 - In mixed form: 279/96
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/12-3/32 35/12-6/32 35/24-3/32 35/12-3/64 35/12-9/32 35/36-3/32 35/12-3/96 35/12-15/32 35/60-3/32 35/12-21/32 35/84-3/32