Subtract 60/6 from 6/35
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 10 0/6
6/35 - 60/6 is -344/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
60/6 = 60 × 35/6 × 35 = 2100/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/210 - 2100/210 = 36 - 2100/210 = -2064/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -344/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/35-60/6 6/70-60/6 6/35-60/12 18/35-60/6 6/35-60/18 30/35-60/6 6/35-60/30 42/35-60/6 6/35-60/42