Subtract 16/7 from 6/15
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 2 2/7
6/15 - 16/7 is -66/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
6/15 = 6 × 7/15 × 7 = 42/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
16/7 = 16 × 15/7 × 15 = 240/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/105 - 240/105 = 42 - 240/105 = -198/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -66/35
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