Subtract 24/35 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 24/35
16/12 - 24/35 is 68/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
16/12 = 16 × 35/12 × 35 = 560/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
24/35 = 24 × 12/35 × 12 = 288/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/420 - 288/420 = 560 - 288/420 = 272/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/105
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