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Subtract 35/16 from 2/5

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 2 3/16

2/5 - 35/16 is -143/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    2/5 = 2 × 16/5 × 16 = 32/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    35/16 = 35 × 5/16 × 5 = 175/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/80 - 175/80 = 32 - 175/80 = -143/80

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