Subtract 9/35 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 9/35
45/15 - 9/35 is 96/35.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 7/15 × 7 = 315/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/105 - 27/105 = 315 - 27/105 = 288/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/35
- In mixed form: 226/35
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