Subtract 18/35 from 81/12
1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 18/35
81/12 - 18/35 is 873/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
81/12 = 81 × 35/12 × 35 = 2835/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
18/35 = 18 × 12/35 × 12 = 216/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/420 - 216/420 = 2835 - 216/420 = 2619/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 873/140
- In mixed form: 633/140
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