Subtract 15/18 from 84/35
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 15/18
84/35 - 15/18 is 47/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
84/35 = 84 × 18/35 × 18 = 1512/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/630 - 525/630 = 1512 - 525/630 = 987/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/30
- In mixed form: 117/30
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