Subtract 4/72 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 4/72
35/12 - 4/72 is 103/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
35/12 = 35 × 6/12 × 6 = 210/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/72 - 4/72 = 210 - 4/72 = 206/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/36
- In mixed form: 231/36
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