Subtract 40/70 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 40/70
35/6 - 40/70 is 221/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
35/6 = 35 × 35/6 × 35 = 1225/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/210 - 120/210 = 1225 - 120/210 = 1105/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/42
- In mixed form: 511/42
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