Subtract 7/12 from 35/5, Solve 7 0/5

Subtract 7/12 from 35/5

1^st number: 7 0/5, 2^nd number: 7/12

35/5 - 7/12 is 77/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/60 - 35/60 = 420 - 35/60 = 385/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/12
In mixed form: 65/12

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad