Subtract 8/75 from 35/16
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 8/75
35/16 - 8/75 is 2497/1200.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/1200 - 128/1200 = 2625 - 128/1200 = 2497/1200 - In mixed form: 297/1200
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