Subtract 3/70 from 16/20
16/20 - 3/70 is 53/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/140 - 6/140 = 112 - 6/140 = 106/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/70
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