Subtract 14/35 from 36/12, Solve 3 0/12

Subtract 14/35 from 36/12

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 14/35

36/12 - 14/35 is 13/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
36/12 = 36 × 35/12 × 35 = 1260/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/420 - 168/420 = 1260 - 168/420 = 1092/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5

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