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Subtract 4/70 from 35/6

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 4/70

35/6 - 4/70 is 1213/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/210 - 12/210 = 1225 - 12/210 = 1213/210
  5. In mixed form: 5163/210

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