Subtract 5/12 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 5/12
35/20 - 5/12 is 4/3.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/60 - 25/60 = 105 - 25/60 = 80/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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