Subtract 12/16 from 35/75
35/75 - 12/16 is -17/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
12/16 = 12 × 75/16 × 75 = 900/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/1200 - 900/1200 = 560 - 900/1200 = -340/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/60
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