Subtract 12/35 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 12/35
60/15 - 12/35 is 128/35.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 7/15 × 7 = 420/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
12/35 = 12 × 3/35 × 3 = 36/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/105 - 36/105 = 420 - 36/105 = 384/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/35
- In mixed form: 323/35
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