Subtract 7/35 from 2/12, Solve 2/12

Subtract 7/35 from 2/12

2/12 - 7/35 is -1/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
7/35 = 7 × 12/35 × 12 = 84/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/420 - 84/420 = 70 - 84/420 = -14/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30

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