Subtract 42/16 from 5/35
1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 2 10/16
5/35 - 42/16 is -139/56.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/560 - 1470/560 = 80 - 1470/560 = -1390/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/56
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