Subtract 16/35 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 16/35
35/25 - 16/35 is 33/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
35/25 = 35 × 7/25 × 7 = 245/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
16/35 = 16 × 5/35 × 5 = 80/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/175 - 80/175 = 245 - 80/175 = 165/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/35
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