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Subtract 4/5 from 35/6

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

35/6 - 4/5 is 151/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    4/5 = 4 × 6/5 × 6 = 24/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/30 - 24/30 = 175 - 24/30 = 151/30
  5. In mixed form: 51/30

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