Subtract 12/24 from 75/35
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 12/24
75/35 - 12/24 is 23/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
75/35 = 75 × 24/35 × 24 = 1800/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/840 - 420/840 = 1800 - 420/840 = 1380/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
- In mixed form: 19/14
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