Subtract 40/12 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 3 4/12
72/35 - 40/12 is -134/105.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 12/35 × 12 = 864/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
40/12 = 40 × 35/12 × 35 = 1400/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/420 - 1400/420 = 864 - 1400/420 = -536/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -134/105
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