Subtract 4/60 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 4/60
35/10 - 4/60 is 103/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
35/10 = 35 × 6/10 × 6 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 4/60 = 210 - 4/60 = 206/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/30
- In mixed form: 313/30
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