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Subtract 12/96 from 35/2

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 12/96

35/2 - 12/96 is 139/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    35/2 = 35 × 48/2 × 48 = 1680/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1680/96 - 12/96 = 1680 - 12/96 = 1668/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/8
  6. In mixed form: 173/8

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