Subtract 9/35 from 63/12, Solve 5 3/12

Subtract 9/35 from 63/12

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 9/35

63/12 - 9/35 is 699/140.

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,
63/12 = 63 × 35/12 × 35 = 2205/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/420 - 108/420 = 2205 - 108/420 = 2097/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 699/140
In mixed form: 4139/140

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