Subtract 2/35 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 2/35
10/6 - 2/35 is 169/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 12/210 = 350 - 12/210 = 338/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/105
- In mixed form: 164/105
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