Subtract 10/35 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 10/35
84/6 - 10/35 is 96/7.
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,
84/6 = 84 × 35/6 × 35 = 2940/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/210 - 60/210 = 2940 - 60/210 = 2880/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/7
- In mixed form: 135/7
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