Subtract 15/4 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 3 3/4
35/12 - 15/4 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
35/12 = 35 × 1/12 × 1 = 35/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
15/4 = 15 × 3/4 × 3 = 45/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/12 - 45/12 = 35 - 45/12 = -10/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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