Subtract 80/84 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 80/84
35/12 - 80/84 is 55/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
35/12 = 35 × 7/12 × 7 = 245/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
80/84 = 80 × 1/84 × 1 = 80/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/84 - 80/84 = 245 - 80/84 = 165/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
- In mixed form: 127/28
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