Subtract 56/35 from 15/16
1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 1 21/35
15/16 - 56/35 is -53/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
56/35 = 56 × 16/35 × 16 = 896/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/560 - 896/560 = 525 - 896/560 = -371/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/80
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