Subtract 60/35 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 1 25/35
16/6 - 60/35 is 20/21.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 6/35 × 6 = 360/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/210 - 360/210 = 560 - 360/210 = 200/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21
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