Subtract 35/75 from 9/15
9/15 - 35/75 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
9/15 = 9 × 5/15 × 5 = 45/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
35/75 = 35 × 1/75 × 1 = 35/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/75 - 35/75 = 45 - 35/75 = 10/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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