Subtract 16/35 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 16/35
16/8 - 16/35 is 54/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
16/8 = 16 × 35/8 × 35 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/280 - 128/280 = 560 - 128/280 = 432/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
- In mixed form: 119/35
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