Subtract 12/7 from 15/35
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 5/7
15/35 - 12/7 is -9/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
15/35 = 15 × 1/35 × 1 = 15/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
12/7 = 12 × 5/7 × 5 = 60/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/35 - 60/35 = 15 - 60/35 = -45/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/7
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