Subtract 16/70 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 16/70
12/8 - 16/70 is 89/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/280 - 64/280 = 420 - 64/280 = 356/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/70
- In mixed form: 119/70
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