Subtract 90/16 from 16/35
1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 5 10/16
16/35 - 90/16 is -1447/280.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 16/35 × 16 = 256/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
90/16 = 90 × 35/16 × 35 = 3150/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/560 - 3150/560 = 256 - 3150/560 = -2894/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1447/280
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