Subtract 80/6 from 1/35
1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 13 2/6
1/35 - 80/6 is -1397/105.
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,
80/6 = 80 × 35/6 × 35 = 2800/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/210 - 2800/210 = 6 - 2800/210 = -2794/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1397/105
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