Subtract 15/75 from 35/21
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 15/75
35/21 - 15/75 is 22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
35/21 = 35 × 25/21 × 25 = 875/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
15/75 = 15 × 7/75 × 7 = 105/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/525 - 105/525 = 875 - 105/525 = 770/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/15
- In mixed form: 17/15
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