Subtract 2/16 from 50/35, Solve 1 15/35

Subtract 2/16 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 2/16

50/35 - 2/16 is 73/56.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
800/560 - 70/560 = 800 - 70/560 = 730/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/56
In mixed form: 117/56

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