Subtract 16/35 from 3/56
3/56 - 16/35 is -113/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/280 - 128/280 = 15 - 128/280 = -113/280
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