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Subtract 3/35 from 6/4

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

6/4 - 3/35 is 99/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/140 - 12/140 = 210 - 12/140 = 198/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/70
  6. In mixed form: 129/70

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