Subtract 20/6 from 12/35, Solve 12/35

Subtract 20/6 from 12/35

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

12/35 - 20/6 is -314/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
72/210 - 700/210 = 72 - 700/210 = -628/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -314/105

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