Subtract 45/35 from 96/16
1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 1 10/35
96/16 - 45/35 is 33/7.
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,
96/16 = 96 × 35/16 × 35 = 3360/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/560 - 720/560 = 3360 - 720/560 = 2640/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/7
- In mixed form: 45/7
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