Subtract 10/35 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 10/35
14/6 - 10/35 is 43/21.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 35/6 × 35 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/210 - 60/210 = 490 - 60/210 = 430/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/21
- In mixed form: 21/21
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