Subtract 30/35 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 30/35
16/6 - 30/35 is 38/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/210 - 180/210 = 560 - 180/210 = 380/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/21
- In mixed form: 117/21
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