Subtract 35/30 from 6/35
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 1 5/30
6/35 - 35/30 is -209/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/210 - 245/210 = 36 - 245/210 = -209/210
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