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Subtract 8/35 from 75/6

1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 8/35

75/6 - 8/35 is 859/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    75/6 = 75 × 35/6 × 35 = 2625/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2625/210 - 48/210 = 2625 - 48/210 = 2577/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 859/70
  6. In mixed form: 1219/70

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