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Subtract 16/35 from 60/2

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 16/35

60/2 - 16/35 is 1034/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    60/2 = 60 × 35/2 × 35 = 2100/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/70 - 32/70 = 2100 - 32/70 = 2068/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1034/35
  6. In mixed form: 2919/35

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