Subtract 15/80 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 15/80
35/16 - 15/80 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
35/16 = 35 × 5/16 × 5 = 175/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/80 - 15/80 = 175 - 15/80 = 160/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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