Subtract 6/35 from 42/16, Solve 2 10/16

Subtract 6/35 from 42/16

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 6/35

42/16 - 6/35 is 687/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
6/35 = 6 × 16/35 × 16 = 96/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/560 - 96/560 = 1470 - 96/560 = 1374/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 687/280
In mixed form: 2127/280

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