Subtract 2/6 from 28/35
28/35 - 2/6 is 7/15.
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,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/210 - 70/210 = 168 - 70/210 = 98/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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