Subtract 15/32 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 15/32
35/4 - 15/32 is 265/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
35/4 = 35 × 8/4 × 8 = 280/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/32 - 15/32 = 280 - 15/32 = 265/32 - In mixed form: 89/32
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