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Subtract 9/35 from 21/6

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 9/35

21/6 - 9/35 is 227/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    21/6 = 21 × 35/6 × 35 = 735/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/210 - 54/210 = 735 - 54/210 = 681/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/70
  6. In mixed form: 317/70

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