Subtract 20/35 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 20/35
75/15 - 20/35 is 31/7.
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,
75/15 = 75 × 7/15 × 7 = 525/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/105 - 60/105 = 525 - 60/105 = 465/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/7
- In mixed form: 43/7
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