Subtract 36/35 from 2/16
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 1/35
2/16 - 36/35 is -253/280.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
36/35 = 36 × 16/35 × 16 = 576/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/560 - 576/560 = 70 - 576/560 = -506/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/280
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