Subtract 7/35 from 4/12
412 - 735 is 215.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
412 = 4 × 3512 × 35 = 140420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
735 = 7 × 1235 × 12 = 84420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140420 - 84420 = 140 - 84420 = 56420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215
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