Subtract 8/35 from 49/16
1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 8/35
49/16 - 8/35 is 1587/560.
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,
49/16 = 49 × 35/16 × 35 = 1715/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/560 - 128/560 = 1715 - 128/560 = 1587/560 - In mixed form: 2467/560
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