Subtract 10/35 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 10/35
72/15 - 10/35 is 158/35.
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,
72/15 = 72 × 7/15 × 7 = 504/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
10/35 = 10 × 3/35 × 3 = 30/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/105 - 30/105 = 504 - 30/105 = 474/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 158/35
- In mixed form: 418/35
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