Subtract 15/12 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 1 3/12
35/2 - 15/12 is 65/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
35/2 = 35 × 6/2 × 6 = 210/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
15/12 = 15 × 1/12 × 1 = 15/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/12 - 15/12 = 210 - 15/12 = 195/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/4
- In mixed form: 161/4
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