Subtract 15/35 from 16/80
16/80 - 15/35 is -8/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/560 - 240/560 = 112 - 240/560 = -128/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35
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