Subtract 1/7 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 1/7
16/10 - 1/7 is 51/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
1/7 = 1 × 10/7 × 10 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/70 - 10/70 = 112 - 10/70 = 102/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
- In mixed form: 116/35
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