Subtract 14/16 from 7/35
7/35 - 14/16 is -27/40.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 16/35 × 16 = 112/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/560 - 490/560 = 112 - 490/560 = -378/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/40
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