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Subtract 16/42 from 15/70

15/70 - 16/42 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/210 - 80/210 = 45 - 80/210 = -35/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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