Subtract 16/81 from 35/28
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 16/81
35/28 - 16/81 is 341/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
35/28 = 35 × 81/28 × 81 = 2835/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
16/81 = 16 × 28/81 × 28 = 448/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/2268 - 448/2268 = 2835 - 448/2268 = 2387/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/324
- In mixed form: 117/324
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