Subtract 28/40 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 28/40
35/16 - 28/40 is 119/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
35/16 = 35 × 5/16 × 5 = 175/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
28/40 = 28 × 2/40 × 2 = 56/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/80 - 56/80 = 175 - 56/80 = 119/80 - In mixed form: 139/80
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