Subtract 56/35 from 24/6, Solve 4 0/6

Subtract 56/35 from 24/6

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

24/6 - 56/35 is 12/5.

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,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
840/210 - 336/210 = 840 - 336/210 = 504/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5

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