Subtract 45/70 from 10/16
10/16 - 45/70 is -1/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/560 - 360/560 = 350 - 360/560 = -10/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/56
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