Subtract 35/30 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1 5/30
16/4 - 35/30 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
16/4 = 16 × 15/4 × 15 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
35/30 = 35 × 2/30 × 2 = 70/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/60 - 70/60 = 240 - 70/60 = 170/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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