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Subtract 3/96 from 35/84

35/84 - 3/96 is 37/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    35/84 = 35 × 8/84 × 8 = 280/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/672 - 21/672 = 280 - 21/672 = 259/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/96

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