Subtract 64/35 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 29/35
16/3 - 64/35 is 368/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
16/3 = 16 × 35/3 × 35 = 560/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
64/35 = 64 × 3/35 × 3 = 192/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/105 - 192/105 = 560 - 192/105 = 368/105 - In mixed form: 353/105
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