Subtract 2/70 from 16/40
16/40 - 2/70 is 13/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/280 - 8/280 = 112 - 8/280 = 104/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/35
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