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Subtract 2/6 from 1/35

1/35 - 2/6 is -32/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/210 - 70/210 = 6 - 70/210 = -64/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/105

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