Subtract 25/16 from 5/35
1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 1 9/16
5/35 - 25/16 is -159/112.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
25/16 = 25 × 35/16 × 35 = 875/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/560 - 875/560 = 80 - 875/560 = -795/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/112
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