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Subtract 15/6 from 2/35

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

2/35 - 15/6 is -171/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/210 - 525/210 = 12 - 525/210 = -513/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/70

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