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Subtract 16/35 from 3/32

3/32 - 16/35 is -407/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    3/32 = 3 × 35/32 × 35 = 105/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    16/35 = 16 × 32/35 × 32 = 512/1120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/1120 - 512/1120 = 105 - 512/1120 = -407/1120

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