Subtract 54/35 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 1 19/35
12/4 - 54/35 is 51/35.
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,
54/35 = 54 × 4/35 × 4 = 216/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/140 - 216/140 = 420 - 216/140 = 204/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
- In mixed form: 116/35
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