Subtract 9/35 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 9/35
40/16 - 9/35 is 157/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
9/35 = 9 × 16/35 × 16 = 144/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/560 - 144/560 = 1400 - 144/560 = 1256/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/70
- In mixed form: 217/70
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