Subtract 12/3 from 35/60
1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 4 0/3
35/60 - 12/3 is -41/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
12/3 = 12 × 20/3 × 20 = 240/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/60 - 240/60 = 35 - 240/60 = -205/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/12
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