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Subtract 15/18 from 60/35

1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 15/18

60/35 - 15/18 is 37/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    60/35 = 60 × 18/35 × 18 = 1080/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/630 - 525/630 = 1080 - 525/630 = 555/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/42

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