Subtract 30/24 from 16/35
1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 1 6/24
16/35 - 30/24 is -111/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
16/35 = 16 × 24/35 × 24 = 384/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
30/24 = 30 × 35/24 × 35 = 1050/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/840 - 1050/840 = 384 - 1050/840 = -666/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/140
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