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Subtract 3/35 from 1/12

1/12 - 3/35 is -1/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/420 - 36/420 = 35 - 36/420 = -1/420

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