Subtract 12/50 from 20/35
20/35 - 12/50 is 58/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
20/35 = 20 × 10/35 × 10 = 200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/350 - 84/350 = 200 - 84/350 = 116/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/175
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