Subtract 2/35 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 2/35
32/15 - 2/35 is 218/105.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 7/15 × 7 = 224/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/105 - 6/105 = 224 - 6/105 = 218/105 - In mixed form: 28/105
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