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Subtract 8/35 from 2/16

2/16 - 8/35 is -29/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/560 - 128/560 = 70 - 128/560 = -58/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/280

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