Subtract 45/35 from 24/16
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 1 10/35
24/16 - 45/35 is 3/14.
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,
24/16 = 24 × 35/16 × 35 = 840/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/560 - 720/560 = 840 - 720/560 = 120/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14
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