Subtract 1/35 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 1/35
16/2 - 1/35 is 279/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
16/2 = 16 × 35/2 × 35 = 560/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
1/35 = 1 × 2/35 × 2 = 2/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/70 - 2/70 = 560 - 2/70 = 558/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/35
- In mixed form: 734/35
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