Subtract 25/6 from 30/35
1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 4 1/6
30/35 - 25/6 is -139/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
25/6 = 25 × 35/6 × 35 = 875/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/210 - 875/210 = 180 - 875/210 = -695/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/42
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