Subtract 3/96 from 35/80
35/80 - 3/96 is 13/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
35/80 = 35 × 6/80 × 6 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/480 - 15/480 = 210 - 15/480 = 195/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/32
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