Subtract 10/12 from 4/35, Solve 4/35

Subtract 10/12 from 4/35

4/35 - 10/12 is -151/210.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
4/35 = 4 × 12/35 × 12 = 48/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/420 - 350/420 = 48 - 350/420 = -302/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/210

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