Subtract 6/35 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 6/35
84/36 - 6/35 is 227/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
84/36 = 84 × 35/36 × 35 = 2940/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
6/35 = 6 × 36/35 × 36 = 216/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1260 - 216/1260 = 2940 - 216/1260 = 2724/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/105
- In mixed form: 217/105
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