Subtract 7/35 from 63/16, Solve 3 15/16

Subtract 7/35 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 7/35

63/16 - 7/35 is 299/80.

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,
7/35 = 7 × 16/35 × 16 = 112/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/560 - 112/560 = 2205 - 112/560 = 2093/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/80
In mixed form: 359/80

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