Subtract 12/75 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 12/75
35/15 - 12/75 is 163/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
35/15 = 35 × 5/15 × 5 = 175/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
12/75 = 12 × 1/75 × 1 = 12/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/75 - 12/75 = 175 - 12/75 = 163/75 - In mixed form: 213/75
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