Subtract 12/35 from 90/6, Solve 15 0/6

Subtract 12/35 from 90/6

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 12/35

90/6 - 12/35 is 513/35.

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,
90/6 = 90 × 35/6 × 35 = 3150/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/210 - 72/210 = 3150 - 72/210 = 3078/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 513/35
In mixed form: 1423/35

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