Subtract 12/70 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 12/70
35/6 - 12/70 is 1189/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/210 - 36/210 = 1225 - 36/210 = 1189/210 - In mixed form: 5139/210
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