Subtract 14/16 from 35/45
35/45 - 14/16 is -7/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
14/16 = 14 × 45/16 × 45 = 630/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/720 - 630/720 = 560 - 630/720 = -70/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/72
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