Subtract 42/16 from 4/35, Solve 4/35

Subtract 42/16 from 4/35

1^st number: 4/35, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

4/35 - 42/16 is -703/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
4/35 = 4 × 16/35 × 16 = 64/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
64/560 - 1470/560 = 64 - 1470/560 = -1406/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -703/280

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