Subtract 6/7 from 12/35
12/35 - 6/7 is -18/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
12/35 = 12 × 1/35 × 1 = 12/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
6/7 = 6 × 5/7 × 5 = 30/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/35 - 30/35 = 12 - 30/35 = -18/35
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