Subtract 16/56 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 16/56
35/5 - 16/56 is 47/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
35/5 = 35 × 56/5 × 56 = 1960/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/280 - 80/280 = 1960 - 80/280 = 1880/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/7
- In mixed form: 65/7
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