To subtract the fractions \( \frac{8}{12} \) and \( \frac{4}{35} \), you first need to find a common denominator.
Simplify \( \frac{8}{12} \): \[ \frac{8}{12} = \frac{2}{3} \]
Find the least common denominator (LCD) of 3 and 35, which is 105.
Convert each fraction to have the common denominator: \[ \frac{2}{3} = \frac{2 \times 35}{3 \times 35} = \frac{70}{105} \] \[ \frac{4}{35} = \frac{4 \times 3}{35 \times 3} = \frac{12}{105} \]
Now subtract the two fractions: \[ \frac{70}{105} - \frac{12}{105} = \frac{70 - 12}{105} = \frac{58}{105} \]
So, \( \frac{8}{12} - \frac{4}{35} = \frac{58}{105} \).