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Subtract 6/15 from 35/12

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 6/15

35/12 - 6/15 is 151/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/60 - 24/60 = 175 - 24/60 = 151/60
  5. In mixed form: 231/60

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