Subtract 35/45 from 5/12, Solve 5/12

Subtract 35/45 from 5/12

5/12 - 35/45 is -13/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
75/180 - 140/180 = 75 - 140/180 = -65/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/36

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