Subtract 4/12 from 2/35
2/35 - 4/12 is -29/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
4/12 = 4 × 35/12 × 35 = 140/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/420 - 140/420 = 24 - 140/420 = -116/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/105
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