Subtract 35/72 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 35/72
12/3 - 35/72 is 253/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
12/3 = 12 × 24/3 × 24 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/72 - 35/72 = 288 - 35/72 = 253/72 - In mixed form: 337/72
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