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Subtract 30/9 from 16/35

1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 3 3/9

16/35 - 30/9 is -302/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    30/9 = 30 × 35/9 × 35 = 1050/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/315 - 1050/315 = 144 - 1050/315 = -906/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -302/105

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