Subtract 8/35 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 8/35
96/6 - 8/35 is 552/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
96/6 = 96 × 35/6 × 35 = 3360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/210 - 48/210 = 3360 - 48/210 = 3312/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 552/35
- In mixed form: 1527/35
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