Subtract 4/35 from 6/3, Solve 2 0/3

Subtract 4/35 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 4/35

6/3 - 4/35 is 66/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
6/3 = 6 × 35/3 × 35 = 210/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/105 - 12/105 = 210 - 12/105 = 198/105
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/35
In mixed form: 131/35

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