Subtract 2/35 from 12/16, Solve 12/16

Subtract 2/35 from 12/16

12/16 - 2/35 is 97/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
12/16 = 12 × 35/16 × 35 = 420/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/560 - 32/560 = 420 - 32/560 = 388/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/140

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