Subtract 10/6 from 9/35
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 4/6
9/35 - 10/6 is -148/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
10/6 = 10 × 35/6 × 35 = 350/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/210 - 350/210 = 54 - 350/210 = -296/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -148/105
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