Subtract 1/8 from 35/96
35/96 - 1/8 is 23/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
1/8 = 1 × 12/8 × 12 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/96 - 12/96 = 35 - 12/96 = 23/96
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