Subtract 32/35 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 32/35
16/6 - 32/35 is 184/105.
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,
32/35 = 32 × 6/35 × 6 = 192/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/210 - 192/210 = 560 - 192/210 = 368/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 184/105
- In mixed form: 179/105
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