Subtract 6/72 from 35/96
35/96 - 6/72 is 9/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
35/96 = 35 × 3/96 × 3 = 105/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
6/72 = 6 × 4/72 × 4 = 24/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/288 - 24/288 = 105 - 24/288 = 81/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/32
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