Subtract 6/12 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 6/12
72/35 - 6/12 is 109/70.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/420 - 210/420 = 864 - 210/420 = 654/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/70
- In mixed form: 139/70
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