Subtract 35/12 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 2 11/12
63/5 - 35/12 is 581/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
63/5 = 63 × 12/5 × 12 = 756/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/60 - 175/60 = 756 - 175/60 = 581/60 - In mixed form: 941/60
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