Subtract 6/35 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 6/35
152 - 635 is 51370.
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,
152 = 15 × 352 × 35 = 52570 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
635 = 6 × 235 × 2 = 1270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
52570 - 1270 = 525 - 1270 = 51370 - In mixed form: 72370
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