Subtract 81/56 from 16/35
1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 1 25/56
16/35 - 81/56 is -277/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
81/56 = 81 × 5/56 × 5 = 405/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/280 - 405/280 = 128 - 405/280 = -277/280
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