Subtract 4/35 from 12/24
12/24 - 4/35 is 27/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
4/35 = 4 × 24/35 × 24 = 96/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/840 - 96/840 = 420 - 96/840 = 324/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/70
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