Subtract 80/35 from 75/6, Solve 12 3/6

Subtract 80/35 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

75/6 - 80/35 is 143/14.

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,
75/6 = 75 × 35/6 × 35 = 2625/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
80/35 = 80 × 6/35 × 6 = 480/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/210 - 480/210 = 2625 - 480/210 = 2145/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/14
In mixed form: 103/14

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