Subtract 12/35 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 12/35
70/6 - 12/35 is 1189/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
70/6 = 70 × 35/6 × 35 = 2450/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/210 - 72/210 = 2450 - 72/210 = 2378/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1189/105
- In mixed form: 1134/105
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/6-24/35 70/12-12/35 70/6-12/70 70/6-36/35 70/18-12/35 70/6-60/35 70/30-12/35 70/6-84/35 70/42-12/35