Subtract 16/9 from 15/35
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 7/9
15/35 - 16/9 is -85/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
16/9 = 16 × 35/9 × 35 = 560/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/315 - 560/315 = 135 - 560/315 = -425/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/63
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