Subtract 1/35 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 1/35
60/12 - 1/35 is 174/35.
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,
60/12 = 60 × 35/12 × 35 = 2100/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/420 - 12/420 = 2100 - 12/420 = 2088/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 174/35
- In mixed form: 434/35
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