Subtract 1/35 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 1/35
98/6 - 1/35 is 1712/105.
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,
98/6 = 98 × 35/6 × 35 = 3430/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/210 - 6/210 = 3430 - 6/210 = 3424/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1712/105
- In mixed form: 1632/105
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