Subtract 3/16 from 10/35, Solve 10/35

Subtract 3/16 from 10/35

10/35 - 3/16 is 11/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
160/560 - 105/560 = 160 - 105/560 = 55/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/112

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