Subtract 27/36 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 27/36
35/16 - 27/36 is 23/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 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 36 × 4 = 144,
27/36 = 27 × 4/36 × 4 = 108/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/144 - 108/144 = 315 - 108/144 = 207/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/16
- In mixed form: 17/16
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