Subtract 84/35 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 2 14/35
15/4 - 84/35 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
15/4 = 15 × 35/4 × 35 = 525/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
84/35 = 84 × 4/35 × 4 = 336/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/140 - 336/140 = 525 - 336/140 = 189/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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