Subtract 3/35 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 3/35
70/6 - 3/35 is 1216/105.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/210 - 18/210 = 2450 - 18/210 = 2432/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1216/105
- In mixed form: 1161/105
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