Subtract 6/35 from 8/6, Solve 1 2/6

Subtract 6/35 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 6/35

8/6 - 6/35 is 122/105.

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,
8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 36/210 = 280 - 36/210 = 244/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/105
In mixed form: 117/105

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