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Subtract 2/35 from 63/16

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 2/35

63/16 - 2/35 is 2173/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    63/16 = 63 × 35/16 × 35 = 2205/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/560 - 32/560 = 2205 - 32/560 = 2173/560
  5. In mixed form: 3493/560

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