Subtract 21/35 from 10/6, Solve 1 4/6

Subtract 21/35 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 21/35

10/6 - 21/35 is 16/15.

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,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/210 - 126/210 = 350 - 126/210 = 224/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15

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