Subtract 20/16 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 4/16
70/6 - 20/16 is 125/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
70/6 = 70 × 8/6 × 8 = 560/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/48 - 60/48 = 560 - 60/48 = 500/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/12
- In mixed form: 105/12
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