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Subtract 4/15 from 35/10

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 4/15

35/10 - 4/15 is 97/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    35/10 = 35 × 3/10 × 3 = 105/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/30 - 8/30 = 105 - 8/30 = 97/30
  5. In mixed form: 37/30

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