Subtract 7/35 from 5/12
5/12 - 7/35 is 13/60.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
7/35 = 7 × 12/35 × 12 = 84/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/420 - 84/420 = 175 - 84/420 = 91/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60
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