Subtract 16/6 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 2 4/6
54/35 - 16/6 is -118/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
54/35 = 54 × 6/35 × 6 = 324/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/210 - 560/210 = 324 - 560/210 = -236/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -118/105
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