Subtract 16/10 from 12/70
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 1 6/10
12/70 - 16/10 is -10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/70 - 112/70 = 12 - 112/70 = -100/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7
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