Subtract 28/35 from 6/16
6/16 - 28/35 is -17/40.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
28/35 = 28 × 16/35 × 16 = 448/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/560 - 448/560 = 210 - 448/560 = -238/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/40
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