Subtract 8/12 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 8/12
35/14 - 8/12 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
35/14 = 35 × 6/14 × 6 = 210/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
8/12 = 8 × 7/12 × 7 = 56/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/84 - 56/84 = 210 - 56/84 = 154/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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