Subtract 56/35 from 16/6, Solve 2 4/6

Subtract 56/35 from 16/6

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

16/6 - 56/35 is 16/15.

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,
56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
560/210 - 336/210 = 560 - 336/210 = 224/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15

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