Subtract 12/10 from 6/35
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 1 2/10
6/35 - 12/10 is -36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/70 - 84/70 = 12 - 84/70 = -72/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/35
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