Subtract 3/35 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 3/35
15/6 - 3/35 is 169/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/210 - 18/210 = 525 - 18/210 = 507/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/70
- In mixed form: 229/70
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