Subtract 84/35 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 2 14/35
5/6 - 84/35 is -47/30.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
84/35 = 84 × 6/35 × 6 = 504/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 504/210 = 175 - 504/210 = -329/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/30
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