Subtract 16/70 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 16/70
14/4 - 16/70 is 229/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
14/4 = 14 × 35/4 × 35 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 32/140 = 490 - 32/140 = 458/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/70
- In mixed form: 319/70
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