Subtract 14/49 from 35/6, Solve 5 5/6

Subtract 14/49 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 14/49

35/6 - 14/49 is 233/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
35/6 = 35 × 49/6 × 49 = 1715/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
14/49 = 14 × 6/49 × 6 = 84/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/294 - 84/294 = 1715 - 84/294 = 1631/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/42
In mixed form: 523/42

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