Subtract 2/35 from 18/3, Solve 6 0/3

Subtract 2/35 from 18/3

1^st number: 6 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/35

18/3 - 2/35 is 208/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
18/3 = 18 × 35/3 × 35 = 630/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105
Subtract the two like fractions:
630/105 - 6/105 = 630 - 6/105 = 624/105
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 208/35
In mixed form: 533/35

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