Subtract 16/70 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 16/70
12/4 - 16/70 is 97/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
12/4 = 12 × 35/4 × 35 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/140 - 32/140 = 420 - 32/140 = 388/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/35
- In mixed form: 227/35
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