Subtract 15/36 from 60/35
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 15/36
60/35 - 15/36 is 109/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
60/35 = 60 × 36/35 × 36 = 2160/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
15/36 = 15 × 35/36 × 35 = 525/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/1260 - 525/1260 = 2160 - 525/1260 = 1635/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/84
- In mixed form: 125/84
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