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Subtract 15/35 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 15/35

5/3 - 15/35 is 26/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    5/3 = 5 × 35/3 × 35 = 175/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    15/35 = 15 × 3/35 × 3 = 45/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/105 - 45/105 = 175 - 45/105 = 130/105
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/21
  6. In mixed form: 15/21

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