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Subtract 16/35 from 15/8

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 16/35

15/8 - 16/35 is 397/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/280 - 128/280 = 525 - 128/280 = 397/280
  5. In mixed form: 1117/280

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