Subtract 63/35 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 1 28/35
72/12 - 63/35 is 21/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
72/12 = 72 × 35/12 × 35 = 2520/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
63/35 = 63 × 12/35 × 12 = 756/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/420 - 756/420 = 2520 - 756/420 = 1764/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
- In mixed form: 41/5
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