Answers

Subtract 6/80 from 35/96

35/96 - 6/80 is 139/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   6/80 = 6 × 6/80 × 6 = 36/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/480 - 36/480 = 175 - 36/480 = 139/480

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁷⁰/₉₆-⁶/₈₀ ³⁵/₉₆-¹²/₈₀ ³⁵/₉₆-¹⁸/₈₀ ³⁵/₉₆-³⁰/₈₀ ³⁵/₉₆-⁴²/₈₀

Subtract Fractions Calculator