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Subtract 4/21 from 35/6

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 4/21

35/6 - 4/21 is 79/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    35/6 = 35 × 7/6 × 7 = 245/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    4/21 = 4 × 2/21 × 2 = 8/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/42 - 8/42 = 245 - 8/42 = 237/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/14
  6. In mixed form: 59/14

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