Subtract 3/35 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 3/35
40/15 - 3/35 is 271/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
40/15 = 40 × 7/15 × 7 = 280/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
3/35 = 3 × 3/35 × 3 = 9/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/105 - 9/105 = 280 - 9/105 = 271/105 - In mixed form: 261/105
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