Subtract 50/16 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 3 2/16
40/35 - 50/16 is -111/56.
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,
40/35 = 40 × 16/35 × 16 = 640/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
50/16 = 50 × 35/16 × 35 = 1750/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/560 - 1750/560 = 640 - 1750/560 = -1110/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/56
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