Subtract 45/16 from 28/35
1st number: 28/35, 2nd number: 2 13/16
28/35 - 45/16 is -161/80.
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,
28/35 = 28 × 16/35 × 16 = 448/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/560 - 1575/560 = 448 - 1575/560 = -1127/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/80
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