Subtract 9/35 from 75/6
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 9/35
75/6 - 9/35 is 857/70.
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,
75/6 = 75 × 35/6 × 35 = 2625/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/210 - 54/210 = 2625 - 54/210 = 2571/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 857/70
- In mixed form: 1217/70
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