Subtract 72/35 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 2 2/35
6/4 - 72/35 is -39/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/140 - 288/140 = 210 - 288/140 = -78/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/70
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