Subtract 16/35 from 25/8
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 16/35
25/8 - 16/35 is 747/280.
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,
25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/280 - 128/280 = 875 - 128/280 = 747/280 - In mixed form: 2187/280
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