Subtract 1535 from 1723
The correct option is C: 2115
We shall first convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions, as follows:
1535 = 15×5+35 = 785
1723 = 17×3+23 = 533
Making the denominator same, we have
785 = 78×35×3 = 23415
533 = 53×53×5 = 26515
So, 1723 - 1535 = 533−785=265−23415=3115=2115