Subtract 1/35 from 21/16
1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 1/35
21/16 - 1/35 is 719/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
21/16 = 21 × 35/16 × 35 = 735/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
1/35 = 1 × 16/35 × 16 = 16/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/560 - 16/560 = 735 - 16/560 = 719/560 - In mixed form: 1159/560
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