Subtract 56/16 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 3 8/16
35/12 - 56/16 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
35/12 = 35 × 4/12 × 4 = 140/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
56/16 = 56 × 3/16 × 3 = 168/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/48 - 168/48 = 140 - 168/48 = -28/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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