Subtract 50/70 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 50/70
16/2 - 50/70 is 51/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
16/2 = 16 × 35/2 × 35 = 560/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
50/70 = 50 × 1/70 × 1 = 50/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/70 - 50/70 = 560 - 50/70 = 510/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/7
- In mixed form: 72/7
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