Subtract 9/35 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 9/35
8/6 - 9/35 is 113/105.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 35/6 × 35 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 54/210 = 280 - 54/210 = 226/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/105
- In mixed form: 18/105
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