Answers

Subtract 2/96 from 80/35

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 2/96

80/35 - 2/96 is 761/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   80/35 = 80 × 96/35 × 96 = 7680/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   2/96 = 2 × 35/96 × 35 = 70/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7680/3360 - 70/3360 = 7680 - 70/3360 = 7610/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 761/336
6. In mixed form: 289/336

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