Subtract 35/96 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 35/96
16/6 - 35/96 is 221/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
16/6 = 16 × 16/6 × 16 = 256/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/96 - 35/96 = 256 - 35/96 = 221/96 - In mixed form: 229/96
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