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Subtract 1/35 from 7/96

7/96 - 1/35 is 149/3360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    7/96 = 7 × 35/96 × 35 = 245/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    1/35 = 1 × 96/35 × 96 = 96/3360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/3360 - 96/3360 = 245 - 96/3360 = 149/3360

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