Subtract 4/35 from 2/12
2/12 - 4/35 is 11/210.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
4/35 = 4 × 12/35 × 12 = 48/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/420 - 48/420 = 70 - 48/420 = 22/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/210
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