Subtract 72/35 from 81/16
1st number: 5 1/16, 2nd number: 2 2/35
81/16 - 72/35 is 1683/560.
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,
81/16 = 81 × 35/16 × 35 = 2835/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/560 - 1152/560 = 2835 - 1152/560 = 1683/560 - In mixed form: 33/560
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