Subtract 35/14 from 15/16
1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 2 7/14
15/16 - 35/14 is -25/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
35/14 = 35 × 8/14 × 8 = 280/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/112 - 280/112 = 105 - 280/112 = -175/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/16
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