Answers

Subtract 35/30 from 20/12

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

20/12 - 35/30 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   20/12 = 20 × 5/12 × 5 = 100/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   35/30 = 35 × 2/30 × 2 = 70/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/60 - 70/60 = 100 - 70/60 = 30/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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