Subtract 72/6 from 2/35
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 12 0/6
2/35 - 72/6 is -418/35.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
72/6 = 72 × 35/6 × 35 = 2520/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/210 - 2520/210 = 12 - 2520/210 = -2508/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -418/35
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