Subtract 16/35 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 16/35
36/15 - 16/35 is 68/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
36/15 = 36 × 7/15 × 7 = 252/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
16/35 = 16 × 3/35 × 3 = 48/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/105 - 48/105 = 252 - 48/105 = 204/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/35
- In mixed form: 133/35
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