Subtract 2/16 from 35/72
35/72 - 2/16 is 13/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
35/72 = 35 × 2/72 × 2 = 70/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/144 - 18/144 = 70 - 18/144 = 52/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/36
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