Subtract 15/35 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 15/35
60/18 - 15/35 is 61/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
60/18 = 60 × 35/18 × 35 = 2100/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
15/35 = 15 × 18/35 × 18 = 270/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/630 - 270/630 = 2100 - 270/630 = 1830/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/21
- In mixed form: 219/21
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