Subtract 70/75 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 70/75
35/16 - 70/75 is 301/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
35/16 = 35 × 75/16 × 75 = 2625/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
70/75 = 70 × 16/75 × 16 = 1120/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/1200 - 1120/1200 = 2625 - 1120/1200 = 1505/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/240
- In mixed form: 161/240
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