Subtract 16/6 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2 4/6
35/15 - 16/6 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
35/15 = 35 × 2/15 × 2 = 70/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16/6 = 16 × 5/6 × 5 = 80/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/30 - 80/30 = 70 - 80/30 = -10/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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