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Subtract 2/20 from 35/16

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 2/20

35/16 - 2/20 is 167/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    35/16 = 35 × 5/16 × 5 = 175/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    2/20 = 2 × 4/20 × 4 = 8/80
  4. Subtract the two fractions:
    175/80 - 8/80 = 175 - 8/80 = 167/80
  5. In mixed form: 27/80

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