Subtract 49/16 from 10/35
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 3 1/16
10/35 - 49/16 is -311/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
49/16 = 49 × 35/16 × 35 = 1715/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/560 - 1715/560 = 160 - 1715/560 = -1555/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/112
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