Subtract 10/16 from 75/35
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 10/16
75/35 - 10/16 is 85/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
75/35 = 75 × 16/35 × 16 = 1200/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/560 - 350/560 = 1200 - 350/560 = 850/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/56
- In mixed form: 129/56
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