Subtract 70/16 from 8/10
1st number: 8/10, 2nd number: 4 6/16
8/10 - 70/16 is -143/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
8/10 = 8 × 8/10 × 8 = 64/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/80 - 350/80 = 64 - 350/80 = -286/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/40
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