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Subtract 15/10 from 5/35

1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 1 5/10

5/35 - 15/10 is -19/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/70 - 105/70 = 10 - 105/70 = -95/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14

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