Subtract 16/35 from 3/72
3/72 - 16/35 is -349/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
3/72 = 3 × 35/72 × 35 = 105/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
16/35 = 16 × 72/35 × 72 = 1152/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/2520 - 1152/2520 = 105 - 1152/2520 = -1047/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -349/840
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