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Subtract 10/16 from 81/35

1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 10/16

81/35 - 10/16 is 473/280.

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,
    81/35 = 81 × 16/35 × 16 = 1296/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1296/560 - 350/560 = 1296 - 350/560 = 946/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/280
  6. In mixed form: 1193/280

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