Subtract 15/18 from 35/60
35/60 - 15/18 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/180 - 150/180 = 105 - 150/180 = -45/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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