Subtract 2/24 from 12/35
12/35 - 2/24 is 109/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
12/35 = 12 × 24/35 × 24 = 288/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/840 - 70/840 = 288 - 70/840 = 218/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/420
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