Subtract 35/80 from 84/96
84/96 - 35/80 is 7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
35/80 = 35 × 6/80 × 6 = 210/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/480 - 210/480 = 420 - 210/480 = 210/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16
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