Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 15/5

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 35/45

15/5 - 35/45 is 20/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   15/5 = 15 × 9/5 × 9 = 135/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   35/45 = 35 × 1/45 × 1 = 35/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/45 - 35/45 = 135 - 35/45 = 100/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
6. In mixed form: 22/9

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