Subtract 16/35 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 16/35
14/3 - 16/35 is 442/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
14/3 = 14 × 35/3 × 35 = 490/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
16/35 = 16 × 3/35 × 3 = 48/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/105 - 48/105 = 490 - 48/105 = 442/105 - In mixed form: 422/105
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