Subtract 15/35 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 15/35
16/2 - 15/35 is 53/7.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/70 - 30/70 = 560 - 30/70 = 530/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/7
- In mixed form: 74/7
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