Subtract 24/35 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 24/35
35/3 - 24/35 is 1153/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
35/3 = 35 × 35/3 × 35 = 1225/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
24/35 = 24 × 3/35 × 3 = 72/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/105 - 72/105 = 1225 - 72/105 = 1153/105 - In mixed form: 10103/105
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