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Subtract 15/6 from 35/60

1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 2 3/6

35/60 - 15/6 is -23/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/60 - 150/60 = 35 - 150/60 = -115/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12

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