Subtract 60/35 from 5/16
1st number: 5/16, 2nd number: 1 25/35
5/16 - 60/35 is -157/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
60/35 = 60 × 16/35 × 16 = 960/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/560 - 960/560 = 175 - 960/560 = -785/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/112
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