Subtract 15/35 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 15/35
16/5 - 15/35 is 97/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
16/5 = 16 × 7/5 × 7 = 112/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
15/35 = 15 × 1/35 × 1 = 15/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/35 - 15/35 = 112 - 15/35 = 97/35 - In mixed form: 227/35
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