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Subtract 1/7 from 6/5

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 1/7

6/5 - 1/7 is 37/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    6/5 = 6 × 7/5 × 7 = 42/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    1/7 = 1 × 5/7 × 5 = 5/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/35 - 5/35 = 42 - 5/35 = 37/35
  5. In mixed form: 12/35

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