Subtract 2/15 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 2/15
35/16 - 2/15 is 493/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
35/16 = 35 × 15/16 × 15 = 525/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/240 - 32/240 = 525 - 32/240 = 493/240 - In mixed form: 213/240
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