Subtract 21/72 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 21/72
35/16 - 21/72 is 91/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
35/16 = 35 × 9/16 × 9 = 315/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
21/72 = 21 × 2/72 × 2 = 42/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/144 - 42/144 = 315 - 42/144 = 273/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/48
- In mixed form: 143/48
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