Subtract 20/24 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 20/24
35/15 - 20/24 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 100/120 = 280 - 100/120 = 180/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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