Subtract 72/35 from 5/12
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 2 2/35
5/12 - 72/35 is -689/420.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 12/35 × 12 = 864/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/420 - 864/420 = 175 - 864/420 = -689/420
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