Subtract 30/35 from 24/12, Solve 2 0/12

Subtract 30/35 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 30/35

24/12 - 30/35 is 8/7.

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,
24/12 = 24 × 35/12 × 35 = 840/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
30/35 = 30 × 12/35 × 12 = 360/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
840/420 - 360/420 = 840 - 360/420 = 480/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7

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