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Subtract 5/16 from 4/35

4/35 - 5/16 is -111/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    4/35 = 4 × 16/35 × 16 = 64/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/560 - 175/560 = 64 - 175/560 = -111/560

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