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Subtract 30/3 from 35/6

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 10 0/3

35/6 - 30/3 is -25/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    35/6 = 35 × 1/6 × 1 = 35/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    30/3 = 30 × 2/3 × 2 = 60/6
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/6 - 60/6 = 35 - 60/6 = -25/6

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