Subtract 3/96 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 3/96
35/16 - 3/96 is 69/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
35/16 = 35 × 6/16 × 6 = 210/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/96 - 3/96 = 210 - 3/96 = 207/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/32
- In mixed form: 25/32
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