Subtract 56/6 from 45/35
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 9 2/6
45/35 - 56/6 is -169/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
45/35 = 45 × 6/35 × 6 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
56/6 = 56 × 35/6 × 35 = 1960/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/210 - 1960/210 = 270 - 1960/210 = -1690/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/21
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