Subtract 1/7 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1/7
35/3 - 1/7 is 242/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
35/3 = 35 × 7/3 × 7 = 245/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
1/7 = 1 × 3/7 × 3 = 3/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/21 - 3/21 = 245 - 3/21 = 242/21 - In mixed form: 1111/21
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