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Subtract 2/16 from 42/35

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 2/16

42/35 - 2/16 is 43/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/560 - 70/560 = 672 - 70/560 = 602/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/40
  6. In mixed form: 13/40

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