Subtract 40/70 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 40/70
35/12 - 40/70 is 197/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
35/12 = 35 × 35/12 × 35 = 1225/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
40/70 = 40 × 6/70 × 6 = 240/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/420 - 240/420 = 1225 - 240/420 = 985/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/84
- In mixed form: 229/84
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