Subtract 16/56 from 2/35
2/35 - 16/56 is -8/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/280 - 80/280 = 16 - 80/280 = -64/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35
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