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Subtract 24/35 from 45/12

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 24/35

45/12 - 24/35 is 429/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    45/12 = 45 × 35/12 × 35 = 1575/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    24/35 = 24 × 12/35 × 12 = 288/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/420 - 288/420 = 1575 - 288/420 = 1287/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 429/140
  6. In mixed form: 39/140

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