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Subtract 2/15 from 35/4

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 2/15

35/4 - 2/15 is 517/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    35/4 = 35 × 15/4 × 15 = 525/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/60 - 8/60 = 525 - 8/60 = 517/60
  5. In mixed form: 837/60

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