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Subtract 15/24 from 35/20

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 15/24

35/20 - 15/24 is 9/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    35/20 = 35 × 6/20 × 6 = 210/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/120 - 75/120 = 210 - 75/120 = 135/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
  6. In mixed form: 11/8

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