Subtract 2/6 from 16/35
16/35 - 2/6 is 13/105.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/210 - 70/210 = 96 - 70/210 = 26/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/105
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/35-2/6 16/35-4/6 16/70-2/6 16/35-2/12 48/35-2/6 16/35-2/18 80/35-2/6 16/35-10/6 16/35-2/30 16/35-14/6 16/35-2/42