Subtract 15/45 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 15/45
35/20 - 15/45 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/180 - 60/180 = 315 - 60/180 = 255/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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