Subtract 35/10 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 3 5/10
16/6 - 35/10 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16/6 = 16 × 5/6 × 5 = 80/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
35/10 = 35 × 3/10 × 3 = 105/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/30 - 105/30 = 80 - 105/30 = -25/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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