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Subtract 14/16 from 75/35

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 14/16

75/35 - 14/16 is 71/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    75/35 = 75 × 16/35 × 16 = 1200/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1200/560 - 490/560 = 1200 - 490/560 = 710/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/56
  6. In mixed form: 115/56

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