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Subtract 10/12 from 8/35

8/35 - 10/12 is -127/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/420 - 350/420 = 96 - 350/420 = -254/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/210

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