Subtract 9/35 from 42/6, Solve 7 0/6

Subtract 9/35 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 9/35

42/6 - 9/35 is 236/35.

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,
42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/210 - 54/210 = 1470 - 54/210 = 1416/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 236/35
In mixed form: 626/35

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