Subtract 70/16 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 4 6/16
35/3 - 70/16 is 175/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
35/3 = 35 × 16/3 × 16 = 560/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
70/16 = 70 × 3/16 × 3 = 210/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/48 - 210/48 = 560 - 210/48 = 350/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/24
- In mixed form: 77/24
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