Subtract 12/63 from 30/35
30/35 - 12/63 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
30/35 = 30 × 9/35 × 9 = 270/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/315 - 60/315 = 270 - 60/315 = 210/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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