Subtract 5/35 from 3/16, Solve 3/16

Subtract 5/35 from 3/16

3/16 - 5/35 is 5/112.

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,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
105/560 - 80/560 = 105 - 80/560 = 25/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/112

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