Subtract 12/15 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 12/15
35/4 - 12/15 is 159/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
35/4 = 35 × 15/4 × 15 = 525/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/60 - 48/60 = 525 - 48/60 = 477/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/20
- In mixed form: 719/20
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