Subtract 7/35 from 15/3, Solve 5 0/3

Subtract 7/35 from 15/3

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 7/35

15/3 - 7/35 is 24/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
15/3 = 15 × 35/3 × 35 = 525/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105
Subtract the two like fractions:
525/105 - 21/105 = 525 - 21/105 = 504/105
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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