Subtract 5/35 from 50/16, Solve 3 2/16

Subtract 5/35 from 50/16

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 5/35

50/16 - 5/35 is 167/56.

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,
50/16 = 50 × 35/16 × 35 = 1750/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/560 - 80/560 = 1750 - 80/560 = 1670/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/56
In mixed form: 255/56

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