Subtract 12/24 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 12/24
35/20 - 12/24 is 5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
35/20 = 35 × 6/20 × 6 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/120 - 60/120 = 210 - 60/120 = 150/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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