Subtract 21/70 from 35/16, Solve 2 3/16

Subtract 21/70 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 21/70

35/16 - 21/70 is 151/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 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 70 × 8 = 560,
21/70 = 21 × 8/70 × 8 = 168/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/560 - 168/560 = 1225 - 168/560 = 1057/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/80
In mixed form: 171/80

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