(12)/(7)-(2)/(5) - subtract fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 12/7 - 2/5 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 35
• 12/7 = (5*12)/(5*7) = 60/35
• 2/5 = (2*7)/(5*7) = 14/35
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 12/7 - 2/5 = 60/35 - 14/35
• 60/35 - 14/35 = (60-14)/35
• (60-14)/35 = 46/35

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{12}{7 }-\frac{ 2}{5 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 35

$ \frac{12}{7 }= \frac{(5*12)}{(5*7)} =\frac{ 60}{35} $

$ \frac{2}{5 }= \frac{(2*7)}{(5*7)} =\frac{ 14}{35} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{12}{7 }-\frac{ 2}{5 }=\frac{ 60}{35 }-\frac{ 14}{35} $

$ \frac{60}{35 }-\frac{ 14}{35 }= \frac{(60-14)}{35} $

$ \frac{(60-14)}{35 }=\frac{ 46}{35} $

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