Subtract 49/70 from 15/16
15/16 - 49/70 is 19/80.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
49/70 = 49 × 8/70 × 8 = 392/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/560 - 392/560 = 525 - 392/560 = 133/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/80
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