Subtract 1/35 from 12/6, Solve 2 0/6

Subtract 1/35 from 12/6

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 1/35

12/6 - 1/35 is 69/35.

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,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 6/210 = 420 - 6/210 = 414/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/35
In mixed form: 134/35

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