Subtract 6/70 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 6/70
16/4 - 6/70 is 137/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
16/4 = 16 × 35/4 × 35 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/140 - 12/140 = 560 - 12/140 = 548/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/35
- In mixed form: 332/35
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