Subtract 12/35 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 12/35
6/5 - 12/35 is 6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
6/5 = 6 × 7/5 × 7 = 42/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
12/35 = 12 × 1/35 × 1 = 12/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/35 - 12/35 = 42 - 12/35 = 30/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7
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