Subtract 1/35 from 15/84
15/84 - 1/35 is 3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
15/84 = 15 × 5/84 × 5 = 75/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/420 - 12/420 = 75 - 12/420 = 63/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20
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