Subtract 56/16 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 3 8/16
35/5 - 56/16 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
35/5 = 35 × 16/5 × 16 = 560/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/80 - 280/80 = 560 - 280/80 = 280/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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