Subtract 9/35 from 21/16
1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 9/35
21/16 - 9/35 is 591/560.
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,
21/16 = 21 × 35/16 × 35 = 735/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
9/35 = 9 × 16/35 × 16 = 144/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/560 - 144/560 = 735 - 144/560 = 591/560 - In mixed form: 131/560
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