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Subtract 4/35 from 25/6

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 4/35

25/6 - 4/35 is 851/210.

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,
    25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/210 - 24/210 = 875 - 24/210 = 851/210
  5. In mixed form: 411/210

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