Subtract 10/35 from 63/16
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 10/35
63/16 - 10/35 is 409/112.
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,
63/16 = 63 × 35/16 × 35 = 2205/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/560 - 160/560 = 2205 - 160/560 = 2045/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/112
- In mixed form: 373/112
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