Subtract 10/6 from 36/35
1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 1 4/6
36/35 - 10/6 is -67/105.
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,
36/35 = 36 × 6/35 × 6 = 216/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/210 - 350/210 = 216 - 350/210 = -134/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/105
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