Subtract 81/35 from 16/28
1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 2 11/35
16/28 - 81/35 is -61/35.
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,
81/35 = 81 × 4/35 × 4 = 324/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/140 - 324/140 = 80 - 324/140 = -244/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/35
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