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Subtract 4/35 from 35/15

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 4/35

35/15 - 4/35 is 233/105.

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,
    4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/105 - 12/105 = 245 - 12/105 = 233/105
  5. In mixed form: 223/105

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