Subtract 10/35 from 56/16, Solve 3 8/16

Subtract 10/35 from 56/16

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 10/35

56/16 - 10/35 is 45/14.

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,
56/16 = 56 × 35/16 × 35 = 1960/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/560 - 160/560 = 1960 - 160/560 = 1800/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14

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