Subtract 35/25 from 1/16
1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 1 10/25
1/16 - 35/25 is -107/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
1/16 = 1 × 25/16 × 25 = 25/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
35/25 = 35 × 16/25 × 16 = 560/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/400 - 560/400 = 25 - 560/400 = -535/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/80
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