Subtract 15/24 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 15/24
35/2 - 15/24 is 135/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
35/2 = 35 × 12/2 × 12 = 420/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/24 - 15/24 = 420 - 15/24 = 405/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/8
- In mixed form: 167/8
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