Subtract 16/70 from 1/5
1/5 - 16/70 is -1/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
1/5 = 1 × 14/5 × 14 = 14/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
16/70 = 16 × 1/70 × 1 = 16/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/70 - 16/70 = 14 - 16/70 = -2/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/35
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