Subtract 25/10 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 2 5/10
35/6 - 25/10 is 10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
25/10 = 25 × 3/10 × 3 = 75/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/30 - 75/30 = 175 - 75/30 = 100/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
- In mixed form: 31/3
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