Subtract 9/35 from 6/12
6/12 - 9/35 is 17/70.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/420 - 108/420 = 210 - 108/420 = 102/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/70
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