Subtract 27/12 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 2 3/12
70/35 - 27/12 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
70/35 = 70 × 12/35 × 12 = 840/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
27/12 = 27 × 35/12 × 35 = 945/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/420 - 945/420 = 840 - 945/420 = -105/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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