Subtract 70/35 from 2/6, Solve 2/6 - 2 0/35 as a fraction

Subtract 70/35 from 2/6

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

2/6 - 70/35 is -5/3.

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,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
70/35 = 70 × 6/35 × 6 = 420/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/210 - 420/210 = 70 - 420/210 = -350/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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