Subtract 12/20 from 3/35
3/35 - 12/20 is -18/35.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/140 - 84/140 = 12 - 84/140 = -72/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/35
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