Subtract 40/16 from 1/70
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 2 8/16
1/70 - 40/16 is -87/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/560 - 1400/560 = 8 - 1400/560 = -1392/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/35
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