Subtract 12/72 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 12/72
35/24 - 12/72 is 31/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
35/24 = 35 × 3/24 × 3 = 105/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/72 - 12/72 = 105 - 12/72 = 93/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
- In mixed form: 17/24
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