Subtract 50/35 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 1 15/35
18/16 - 50/35 is -17/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
18/16 = 18 × 35/16 × 35 = 630/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/560 - 800/560 = 630 - 800/560 = -170/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/56
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