Subtract 16/35 from 1/70
1/70 - 16/35 is -31/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
1/70 = 1 × 1/70 × 1 = 1/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/70 - 32/70 = 1 - 32/70 = -31/70
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