Subtract 28/6 from 10/35
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 4 4/6
10/35 - 28/6 is -92/21.
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,
10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
28/6 = 28 × 35/6 × 35 = 980/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/210 - 980/210 = 60 - 980/210 = -920/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -92/21
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