Subtract 35/12 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 2 11/12
72/15 - 35/12 is 113/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
72/15 = 72 × 4/15 × 4 = 288/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/60 - 175/60 = 288 - 175/60 = 113/60 - In mixed form: 153/60
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