Subtract 3/14 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 3/14
35/6 - 3/14 is 118/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
35/6 = 35 × 7/6 × 7 = 245/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/42 - 9/42 = 245 - 9/42 = 236/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/21
- In mixed form: 513/21
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