Subtract 35/16 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 2 3/16
25/4 - 35/16 is 65/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
25/4 = 25 × 4/4 × 4 = 100/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
35/16 = 35 × 1/16 × 1 = 35/16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/16 - 35/16 = 100 - 35/16 = 65/16 - In mixed form: 41/16
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