Subtract 35/32 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 1 3/32
60/6 - 35/32 is 285/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
60/6 = 60 × 16/6 × 16 = 960/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
35/32 = 35 × 3/32 × 3 = 105/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/96 - 105/96 = 960 - 105/96 = 855/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 285/32
- In mixed form: 829/32
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