Subtract 56/75 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 56/75
35/15 - 56/75 is 119/75.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 1/75 × 1 = 56/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/75 - 56/75 = 175 - 56/75 = 119/75 - In mixed form: 144/75
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