Subtract 5/35 from 10/12, Solve 10/12

Subtract 5/35 from 10/12

10/12 - 5/35 is 29/42.

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,
10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
5/35 = 5 × 12/35 × 12 = 60/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/420 - 60/420 = 350 - 60/420 = 290/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42

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