Subtract 60/42 from 16/35
1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 1 18/42
16/35 - 60/42 is -34/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/210 - 300/210 = 96 - 300/210 = -204/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/35
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