Subtract 20/16 from 4/35
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 1 4/16
4/35 - 20/16 is -159/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
4/35 = 4 × 16/35 × 16 = 64/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/560 - 700/560 = 64 - 700/560 = -636/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/140
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