Subtract 12/35 from 81/4
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 12/35
81/4 - 12/35 is 2787/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
81/4 = 81 × 35/4 × 35 = 2835/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/140 - 48/140 = 2835 - 48/140 = 2787/140 - In mixed form: 19127/140
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