Question

Subtract $\frac{11}{35}$ from $\frac{12}{15}$

• A. $\frac{84}{35}$
• B. $\frac{33}{35}$
• C. $\frac{11}{15}$
• D. $\frac{17}{35}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{17}{35}$

The subtraction of the fraction $\frac{11}{35}$ from $\frac{12}{15}$ can be written as

$\frac{12}{15}-\frac{11}{35}$

LCM of $35$ and $15$ is $105$

$\therefore \frac{12}{15}-\frac{11}{35}$ $=\frac{12\times 7-11\times 3}{105}=\frac{51}{105}$

After simplifying it can be written as $\frac{17}{35}$.

Hence, the answer is $\frac{17}{35}$.