Subtract 16/35 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 16/35
32/15 - 16/35 is 176/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
32/15 = 32 × 7/15 × 7 = 224/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
16/35 = 16 × 3/35 × 3 = 48/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/105 - 48/105 = 224 - 48/105 = 176/105 - In mixed form: 171/105
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