Subtract 1/7 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 1/7
35/6 - 1/7 is 239/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
35/6 = 35 × 7/6 × 7 = 245/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
1/7 = 1 × 6/7 × 6 = 6/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/42 - 6/42 = 245 - 6/42 = 239/42 - In mixed form: 529/42
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