Subtract 4/12 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 4/12
35/20 - 4/12 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/60 - 20/60 = 105 - 20/60 = 85/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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