Subtract 4/35 from 4/6
4/6 - 4/35 is 58/105.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 35/6 × 35 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 24/210 = 140 - 24/210 = 116/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/105
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