Subtract 75/35 from 5/6, Solve 5/6 - 2 5/35 as a fraction

Subtract 75/35 from 5/6

1^st number: 5/6, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

5/6 - 75/35 is -55/42.

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,
5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
75/35 = 75 × 6/35 × 6 = 450/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 450/210 = 175 - 450/210 = -275/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/42

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