Subtract 24/35 from 60/6, Solve 10 0/6

Subtract 24/35 from 60/6

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 24/35

60/6 - 24/35 is 326/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
60/6 = 60 × 35/6 × 35 = 2100/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/210 - 144/210 = 2100 - 144/210 = 1956/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 326/35
In mixed form: 911/35

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