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Subtract 3/16 from 45/35

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 3/16

45/35 - 3/16 is 123/112.

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,
    45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/560 - 105/560 = 720 - 105/560 = 615/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/112
  6. In mixed form: 111/112

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