Subtract 40/6 from 15/35
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 6 4/6
15/35 - 40/6 is -131/21.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/210 - 1400/210 = 90 - 1400/210 = -1310/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/21
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