Subtract 35/40 from 9/16
9/16 - 35/40 is -5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
35/40 = 35 × 2/40 × 2 = 70/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/80 - 70/80 = 45 - 70/80 = -25/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16
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