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Subtract 40/6 from 6/35

1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 6 4/6

6/35 - 40/6 is -682/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/210 - 1400/210 = 36 - 1400/210 = -1364/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -682/105

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