Subtract 16/6 from 2/70
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 2 4/6
2/70 - 16/6 is -277/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
16/6 = 16 × 35/6 × 35 = 560/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/210 - 560/210 = 6 - 560/210 = -554/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -277/105
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