Subtract 12/35 from 6/30
6/30 - 12/35 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/210 - 72/210 = 42 - 72/210 = -30/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/30-12/35 6/30-24/35 6/60-12/35 6/30-12/70 18/30-12/35 6/30-36/35 6/90-12/35 6/30-60/35 42/30-12/35 6/30-84/35