Subtract 6/96 from 35/48
35/48 - 6/96 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
35/48 = 35 × 2/48 × 2 = 70/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/96 - 6/96 = 70 - 6/96 = 64/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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