Subtract 35/7 from 9/16
1st number: 9/16, 2nd number: 5 0/7
9/16 - 35/7 is -71/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
35/7 = 35 × 16/7 × 16 = 560/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/112 - 560/112 = 63 - 560/112 = -497/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/16
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