Subtract 1/35 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1/35
15/5 - 1/35 is 104/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
15/5 = 15 × 7/5 × 7 = 105/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
1/35 = 1 × 1/35 × 1 = 1/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/35 - 1/35 = 105 - 1/35 = 104/35 - In mixed form: 234/35
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