Subtract 9/16 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 9/16
35/10 - 9/16 is 47/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
35/10 = 35 × 8/10 × 8 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/80 - 45/80 = 280 - 45/80 = 235/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/16
- In mixed form: 215/16
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