Subtract 50/35 from 56/6, Solve 9 2/6

Subtract 50/35 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

56/6 - 50/35 is 166/21.

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,
56/6 = 56 × 35/6 × 35 = 1960/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/210 - 300/210 = 1960 - 300/210 = 1660/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/21
In mixed form: 719/21

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