Subtract 10/20 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 10/20
35/12 - 10/20 is 29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/60 - 30/60 = 175 - 30/60 = 145/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
- In mixed form: 25/12
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