Subtract 72/35 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 2 2/35
54/16 - 72/35 is 369/280.
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,
54/16 = 54 × 35/16 × 35 = 1890/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/560 - 1152/560 = 1890 - 1152/560 = 738/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 369/280
- In mixed form: 189/280
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