Subtract 8/70 from 14/16
14/16 - 8/70 is 213/280.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/560 - 64/560 = 490 - 64/560 = 426/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/280
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