Subtract 30/16 from 3/35, Solve 3/35

Subtract 30/16 from 3/35

1^st number: 3/35, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

3/35 - 30/16 is -501/280.

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,
3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
30/16 = 30 × 35/16 × 35 = 1050/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/560 - 1050/560 = 48 - 1050/560 = -1002/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -501/280

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