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Subtract 2/3 from 35/16

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 2/3

35/16 - 2/3 is 73/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 3 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    35/16 = 35 × 3/16 × 3 = 105/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/48 - 32/48 = 105 - 32/48 = 73/48
  5. In mixed form: 125/48

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