Subtract 35/5 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 7 0/5
70/6 - 35/5 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
70/6 = 70 × 5/6 × 5 = 350/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
35/5 = 35 × 6/5 × 6 = 210/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/30 - 210/30 = 350 - 210/30 = 140/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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