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Subtract 16/48 from 35/6

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 16/48

35/6 - 16/48 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    35/6 = 35 × 8/6 × 8 = 280/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    16/48 = 16 × 1/48 × 1 = 16/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/48 - 16/48 = 280 - 16/48 = 264/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
  6. In mixed form: 51/2

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