Subtract 3/15 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 3/15
35/12 - 3/15 is 163/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/60 - 12/60 = 175 - 12/60 = 163/60 - In mixed form: 243/60
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