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Subtract 96/45 from 35/12

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 2 6/45

35/12 - 96/45 is 47/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/180 - 384/180 = 525 - 384/180 = 141/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/60

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