Subtract 24/12 from 3/35, Solve 3/35

Subtract 24/12 from 3/35

1^st number: 3/35, 2^nd number: 2 0/12

3/35 - 24/12 is -67/35.

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,
3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
24/12 = 24 × 35/12 × 35 = 840/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
36/420 - 840/420 = 36 - 840/420 = -804/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/35

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