Subtract 15/80 from 60/35
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 15/80
60/35 - 15/80 is 171/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
60/35 = 60 × 16/35 × 16 = 960/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/560 - 105/560 = 960 - 105/560 = 855/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/112
- In mixed form: 159/112
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