Subtract 16/35 from 8/24
8/24 - 16/35 is -13/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
8/24 = 8 × 35/24 × 35 = 280/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
16/35 = 16 × 24/35 × 24 = 384/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/840 - 384/840 = 280 - 384/840 = -104/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/105
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