Subtract 10/35 from 90/16, Solve 5 10/16

Subtract 10/35 from 90/16

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 10/35

90/16 - 10/35 is 299/56.

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,
90/16 = 90 × 35/16 × 35 = 3150/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/560 - 160/560 = 3150 - 160/560 = 2990/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/56
In mixed form: 519/56

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