Subtract 16/42 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 16/42
35/15 - 16/42 is 41/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
35/15 = 35 × 14/15 × 14 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/210 - 80/210 = 490 - 80/210 = 410/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
- In mixed form: 120/21
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