Subtract 6/35 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 6/35
21/10 - 6/35 is 27/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
21/10 = 21 × 7/10 × 7 = 147/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/70 - 12/70 = 147 - 12/70 = 135/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
- In mixed form: 113/14
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