Subtract 6/20 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 6/20
35/12 - 6/20 is 157/60.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/60 - 18/60 = 175 - 18/60 = 157/60 - In mixed form: 237/60
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