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Subtract 10/18 from 35/16

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 10/18

35/16 - 10/18 is 235/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    35/16 = 35 × 9/16 × 9 = 315/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    10/18 = 10 × 8/18 × 8 = 80/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/144 - 80/144 = 315 - 80/144 = 235/144
  5. In mixed form: 191/144

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