Subtract 12/35 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 12/35
35/16 - 12/35 is 1033/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/560 - 192/560 = 1225 - 192/560 = 1033/560 - In mixed form: 1473/560
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