Subtract 10/35 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 10/35
20/16 - 10/35 is 27/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/560 - 160/560 = 700 - 160/560 = 540/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/28
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