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Subtract 1/35 from 7/12

7/12 - 1/35 is 233/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/420 - 12/420 = 245 - 12/420 = 233/420

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