Subtract 16/35 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 16/35
72/4 - 16/35 is 614/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
72/4 = 72 × 35/4 × 35 = 2520/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/140 - 64/140 = 2520 - 64/140 = 2456/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 614/35
- In mixed form: 1719/35
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