Subtract 8/35 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 8/35
25/6 - 8/35 is 827/210.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/210 - 48/210 = 875 - 48/210 = 827/210 - In mixed form: 3197/210
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