Subtract 2/35 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 2/35
30/16 - 2/35 is 509/280.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 35/16 × 35 = 1050/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/560 - 32/560 = 1050 - 32/560 = 1018/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 509/280
- In mixed form: 1229/280
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