Subtract 6/35 from 16/4, Solve 4 0/4

Subtract 6/35 from 16/4

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/35

16/4 - 6/35 is 134/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
16/4 = 16 × 35/4 × 35 = 560/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
560/140 - 24/140 = 560 - 24/140 = 536/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/35
In mixed form: 329/35

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