Subtract 2/35 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2/35
40/6 - 2/35 is 694/105.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/210 - 12/210 = 1400 - 12/210 = 1388/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 694/105
- In mixed form: 664/105
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