Subtract 12/18 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 12/18
72/35 - 12/18 is 146/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
72/35 = 72 × 18/35 × 18 = 1296/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/630 - 420/630 = 1296 - 420/630 = 876/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/105
- In mixed form: 141/105
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