Subtract 90/6 from 60/35
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 15 0/6
60/35 - 90/6 is -93/7.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 6/35 × 6 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
90/6 = 90 × 35/6 × 35 = 3150/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/210 - 3150/210 = 360 - 3150/210 = -2790/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/7
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