Subtract 7/35 from 6/4, Solve 1 2/4

Subtract 7/35 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 7/35

6/4 - 7/35 is 13/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
6/4 = 6 × 35/4 × 35 = 210/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 28/140 = 210 - 28/140 = 182/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10

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