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Subtract 3/96 from 35/20

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 3/96

35/20 - 3/96 is 55/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    35/20 = 35 × 24/20 × 24 = 840/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/480 - 15/480 = 840 - 15/480 = 825/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/32
  6. In mixed form: 123/32

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