Subtract 35/6 from 12/70
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 5 5/6
12/70 - 35/6 is -1189/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/210 - 1225/210 = 36 - 1225/210 = -1189/210
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