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Subtract 35/96 from 7/12

7/12 - 35/96 is 7/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    7/12 = 7 × 8/12 × 8 = 56/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/96 - 35/96 = 56 - 35/96 = 21/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/32

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