Subtract 35/10 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 3 5/10
6/12 - 35/10 is -3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
35/10 = 35 × 6/10 × 6 = 210/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 210/60 = 30 - 210/60 = -180/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1
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