Subtract 36/10 from 6/35
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 3 6/10
6/35 - 36/10 is -24/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/70 - 252/70 = 12 - 252/70 = -240/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/7
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