Subtract 9/96 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 9/96
35/12 - 9/96 is 271/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 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 96 × 1 = 96,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/96 - 9/96 = 280 - 9/96 = 271/96 - In mixed form: 279/96
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