Subtract 42/35 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 1 7/35
60/6 - 42/35 is 44/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
60/6 = 60 × 35/6 × 35 = 2100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/210 - 252/210 = 2100 - 252/210 = 1848/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/5
- In mixed form: 84/5
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