Subtract 15/70 from 16/28
16/28 - 15/70 is 5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/140 - 30/140 = 80 - 30/140 = 50/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14
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