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Subtract 28/35 from 35/15

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 28/35

35/15 - 28/35 is 23/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   35/15 = 35 × 7/15 × 7 = 245/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   28/35 = 28 × 3/35 × 3 = 84/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/105 - 84/105 = 245 - 84/105 = 161/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/15
6. In mixed form: 18/15

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