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Subtract 1/35 from 27/16

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 1/35

27/16 - 1/35 is 929/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    1/35 = 1 × 16/35 × 16 = 16/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/560 - 16/560 = 945 - 16/560 = 929/560
  5. In mixed form: 1369/560

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