Subtract 9/16 from 5/35, Solve 5/35

Subtract 9/16 from 5/35

5/35 - 9/16 is -47/112.

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,
9/16 = 9 × 35/16 × 35 = 315/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
80/560 - 315/560 = 80 - 315/560 = -235/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/112

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