Subtract 49/16 from 9/35
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 3 1/16
9/35 - 49/16 is -1571/560.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 16/35 × 16 = 144/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
49/16 = 49 × 35/16 × 35 = 1715/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/560 - 1715/560 = 144 - 1715/560 = -1571/560
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