Subtract 15/30 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 15/30
80/35 - 15/30 is 25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
80/35 = 80 × 6/35 × 6 = 480/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/210 - 105/210 = 480 - 105/210 = 375/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
- In mixed form: 111/14
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