Subtract 98/16 from 25/35
1st number: 25/35, 2nd number: 6 2/16
25/35 - 98/16 is -303/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
25/35 = 25 × 16/35 × 16 = 400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
98/16 = 98 × 35/16 × 35 = 3430/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/560 - 3430/560 = 400 - 3430/560 = -3030/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -303/56
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