Subtract 15/35 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 15/35
12/4 - 15/35 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
12/4 = 12 × 35/4 × 35 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
15/35 = 15 × 4/35 × 4 = 60/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/140 - 60/140 = 420 - 60/140 = 360/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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