Subtract 16/70 from 3/6
3/6 - 16/70 is 19/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/210 - 48/210 = 105 - 48/210 = 57/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/70
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