Subtract 45/35 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 10/35
2/15 - 45/35 is -121/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
2/15 = 2 × 7/15 × 7 = 14/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
45/35 = 45 × 3/35 × 3 = 135/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/105 - 135/105 = 14 - 135/105 = -121/105
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