Subtract 72/12 from 2/35, Solve 2/35

Subtract 72/12 from 2/35

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 6 0/12

2/35 - 72/12 is -208/35.

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,
2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
72/12 = 72 × 35/12 × 35 = 2520/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/420 - 2520/420 = 24 - 2520/420 = -2496/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -208/35

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