Subtract 4/35 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 4/35
35/6 - 4/35 is 1201/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/210 - 24/210 = 1225 - 24/210 = 1201/210 - In mixed form: 5151/210
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