Subtract 12/35 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 12/35
25/6 - 12/35 is 803/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/210 - 72/210 = 875 - 72/210 = 803/210 - In mixed form: 3173/210
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