Subtract 1/12 from 75/35
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 1/12
75/35 - 1/12 is 173/84.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 12/35 × 12 = 900/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/420 - 35/420 = 900 - 35/420 = 865/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/84
- In mixed form: 25/84
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