Subtract 18/20 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 18/20
35/12 - 18/20 is 121/60.
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,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/60 - 54/60 = 175 - 54/60 = 121/60 - In mixed form: 21/60
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