Subtract 35/16 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 2 3/16
50/35 - 35/16 is -85/112.
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,
50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/560 - 1225/560 = 800 - 1225/560 = -425/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/112
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