Subtract 35/6 from 56/2
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 5 5/6
56/2 - 35/6 is 133/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
56/2 = 56 × 3/2 × 3 = 168/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
35/6 = 35 × 1/6 × 1 = 35/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/6 - 35/6 = 168 - 35/6 = 133/6 - In mixed form: 221/6
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