Subtract 16/45 from 3/35
3/35 - 16/45 is -17/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
3/35 = 3 × 9/35 × 9 = 27/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/315 - 112/315 = 27 - 112/315 = -85/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/63
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