Subtract 1/15 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1/15
35/20 - 1/15 is 101/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
1/15 = 1 × 4/15 × 4 = 4/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/60 - 4/60 = 105 - 4/60 = 101/60 - In mixed form: 141/60
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