Subtract 12/72 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 12/72
70/35 - 12/72 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
70/35 = 70 × 72/35 × 72 = 5040/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
12/72 = 12 × 35/72 × 35 = 420/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/2520 - 420/2520 = 5040 - 420/2520 = 4620/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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