Subtract 25/16 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 1 9/16
35/12 - 25/16 is 65/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
35/12 = 35 × 4/12 × 4 = 140/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/48 - 75/48 = 140 - 75/48 = 65/48 - In mixed form: 117/48
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