Subtract 2/15 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 2/15
35/2 - 2/15 is 521/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
35/2 = 35 × 15/2 × 15 = 525/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/30 - 4/30 = 525 - 4/30 = 521/30 - In mixed form: 1711/30
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