Subtract 15/35 from 54/28
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 15/35
54/28 - 15/35 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
15/35 = 15 × 4/35 × 4 = 60/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/140 - 60/140 = 270 - 60/140 = 210/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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