Subtract 5/35 from 14/6, Solve 2 2/6

Subtract 5/35 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 5/35

14/6 - 5/35 is 46/21.

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,
5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
490/210 - 30/210 = 490 - 30/210 = 460/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/21
In mixed form: 24/21

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