Subtract 72/16 from 15/35
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 4 8/16
15/35 - 72/16 is -57/14.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
72/16 = 72 × 35/16 × 35 = 2520/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/560 - 2520/560 = 240 - 2520/560 = -2280/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/14
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