Subtract 21/35 from 90/15
1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 21/35
90/15 - 21/35 is 27/5.
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,
90/15 = 90 × 7/15 × 7 = 630/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
21/35 = 21 × 3/35 × 3 = 63/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/105 - 63/105 = 630 - 63/105 = 567/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
- In mixed form: 52/5
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