Subtract 16/56 from 6/15
6/15 - 16/56 is 4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
6/15 = 6 × 56/15 × 56 = 336/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
16/56 = 16 × 15/56 × 15 = 240/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/840 - 240/840 = 336 - 240/840 = 96/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/35
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