Subtract 16/35 from 80/2
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 16/35
80/2 - 16/35 is 1384/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
80/2 = 80 × 35/2 × 35 = 2800/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/70 - 32/70 = 2800 - 32/70 = 2768/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1384/35
- In mixed form: 3919/35
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