Subtract 20/35 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 20/35
15/2 - 20/35 is 97/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
15/2 = 15 × 35/2 × 35 = 525/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/70 - 40/70 = 525 - 40/70 = 485/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/14
- In mixed form: 613/14
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