Subtract 45/35 from 16/28
1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 1 10/35
16/28 - 45/35 is -5/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
45/35 = 45 × 4/35 × 4 = 180/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/140 - 180/140 = 80 - 180/140 = -100/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/7
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