Subtract 16/63 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 16/63
35/10 - 16/63 is 409/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
35/10 = 35 × 63/10 × 63 = 2205/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/630 - 160/630 = 2205 - 160/630 = 2045/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/126
- In mixed form: 331/126
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