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Subtract 12/35 from 75/90

75/90 - 12/35 is 103/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    12/35 = 12 × 18/35 × 18 = 216/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/630 - 216/630 = 525 - 216/630 = 309/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/210

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