Subtract 16/49 from 6/35
6/35 - 16/49 is -38/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
6/35 = 6 × 7/35 × 7 = 42/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
16/49 = 16 × 5/49 × 5 = 80/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/245 - 80/245 = 42 - 80/245 = -38/245
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