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Subtract 3/35 from 40/16

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 3/35

40/16 - 3/35 is 169/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/560 - 48/560 = 1400 - 48/560 = 1352/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/70
  6. In mixed form: 229/70

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