Subtract 16/9 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 1 7/9
72/35 - 16/9 is 88/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
16/9 = 16 × 35/9 × 35 = 560/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/315 - 560/315 = 648 - 560/315 = 88/315
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