Subtract 8/35 from 30/12, Solve 2 6/12

Subtract 8/35 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 8/35

30/12 - 8/35 is 159/70.

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,
8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/420 - 96/420 = 1050 - 96/420 = 954/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/70
In mixed form: 219/70

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