Subtract 14/35 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 14/35
36/6 - 14/35 is 28/5.
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,
36/6 = 36 × 35/6 × 35 = 1260/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/210 - 84/210 = 1260 - 84/210 = 1176/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
- In mixed form: 53/5
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