Subtract 16/45 from 70/7
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 16/45
70/7 - 16/45 is 434/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
70/7 = 70 × 45/7 × 45 = 3150/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/315 - 112/315 = 3150 - 112/315 = 3038/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 434/45
- In mixed form: 929/45
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