Subtract 2/6 from 1/35
1/35 - 2/6 is -32/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/210 - 70/210 = 6 - 70/210 = -64/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/105
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/35-2/6 1/35-4/6 1/70-2/6 1/35-2/12 3/35-2/6 1/35-2/18 5/35-2/6 1/35-10/6 1/35-2/30 7/35-2/6 1/35-14/6 1/35-2/42