Subtract 30/35 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 30/35
63/15 - 30/35 is 117/35.
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,
63/15 = 63 × 7/15 × 7 = 441/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
30/35 = 30 × 3/35 × 3 = 90/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/105 - 90/105 = 441 - 90/105 = 351/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/35
- In mixed form: 312/35
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