Subtract 70/75 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 70/75
16/3 - 70/75 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
16/3 = 16 × 25/3 × 25 = 400/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
70/75 = 70 × 1/75 × 1 = 70/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/75 - 70/75 = 400 - 70/75 = 330/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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