Subtract 15/60 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 15/60
80/35 - 15/60 is 57/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
80/35 = 80 × 12/35 × 12 = 960/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/420 - 105/420 = 960 - 105/420 = 855/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/28
- In mixed form: 21/28
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