Subtract 35/5 from 1/12
1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 7 0/5
1/12 - 35/5 is -83/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/60 - 420/60 = 5 - 420/60 = -415/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/12
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