Subtract 7/30 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 7/30
35/12 - 7/30 is 161/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/60 - 14/60 = 175 - 14/60 = 161/60 - In mixed form: 241/60
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