Subtract 7/35 from 1/6
1/6 - 7/35 is -1/30.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 35/6 × 35 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/210 - 42/210 = 35 - 42/210 = -7/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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