Subtract 72/35 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 2 2/35
30/12 - 72/35 is 31/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
30/12 = 30 × 35/12 × 35 = 1050/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
72/35 = 72 × 12/35 × 12 = 864/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/420 - 864/420 = 1050 - 864/420 = 186/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/70
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