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Subtract 15/35 from 96/2

1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 15/35

96/2 - 15/35 is 333/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    96/2 = 96 × 35/2 × 35 = 3360/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3360/70 - 30/70 = 3360 - 30/70 = 3330/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/7
  6. In mixed form: 474/7

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