Subtract 10/35 from 12/84
12/84 - 10/35 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/420 - 120/420 = 60 - 120/420 = -60/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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