Subtract 7/15 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 7/15
35/4 - 7/15 is 497/60.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 4/15 × 4 = 28/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/60 - 28/60 = 525 - 28/60 = 497/60 - In mixed form: 817/60
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