Subtract 12/20 from 25/35
25/35 - 12/20 is 4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/140 - 84/140 = 100 - 84/140 = 16/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/35
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