Subtract 21/35 from 80/16
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 21/35
80/16 - 21/35 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
80/16 = 80 × 35/16 × 35 = 2800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
21/35 = 21 × 16/35 × 16 = 336/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/560 - 336/560 = 2800 - 336/560 = 2464/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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