Subtract 12/35 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 12/35
45/20 - 12/35 is 267/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/140 - 48/140 = 315 - 48/140 = 267/140 - In mixed form: 1127/140
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