Subtract 5/35 from 1/12
1/12 - 5/35 is -5/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
5/35 = 5 × 12/35 × 12 = 60/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/420 - 60/420 = 35 - 60/420 = -25/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/84
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