Subtract 3/35 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 3/35
32/6 - 3/35 is 551/105.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 35/6 × 35 = 1120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/210 - 18/210 = 1120 - 18/210 = 1102/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/105
- In mixed form: 526/105
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