Subtract 4/12 from 35/40
35/40 - 4/12 is 13/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
4/12 = 4 × 10/12 × 10 = 40/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/120 - 40/120 = 105 - 40/120 = 65/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/24
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