Subtract 5/24 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 5/24
35/6 - 5/24 is 45/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
35/6 = 35 × 4/6 × 4 = 140/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/24 - 5/24 = 140 - 5/24 = 135/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/8
- In mixed form: 55/8
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