Subtract 6/24 from 2/35
2/35 - 6/24 is -27/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/840 - 210/840 = 48 - 210/840 = -162/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/140
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