Subtract 5/12 from 25/35
25/35 - 5/12 is 25/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
25/35 = 25 × 12/35 × 12 = 300/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/420 - 175/420 = 300 - 175/420 = 125/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/84
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