Subtract 60/9 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 6 6/9
35/12 - 60/9 is -15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
35/12 = 35 × 3/12 × 3 = 105/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
60/9 = 60 × 4/9 × 4 = 240/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/36 - 240/36 = 105 - 240/36 = -135/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4
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