Subtract 16/75 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 16/75
35/8 - 16/75 is 2497/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
35/8 = 35 × 75/8 × 75 = 2625/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
16/75 = 16 × 8/75 × 8 = 128/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/600 - 128/600 = 2625 - 128/600 = 2497/600 - In mixed form: 497/600
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