Subtract 6/40 from 35/12, Solve 2 11/12

Subtract 6/40 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 6/40

35/12 - 6/40 is 83/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
35/12 = 35 × 10/12 × 10 = 350/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/120 - 18/120 = 350 - 18/120 = 332/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30

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