Subtract 24/12 from 16/35
1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 2 0/12
16/35 - 24/12 is -54/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
24/12 = 24 × 35/12 × 35 = 840/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/420 - 840/420 = 192 - 840/420 = -648/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -54/35
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