Subtract 2/70 from 16/64
16/64 - 2/70 is 31/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
16/64 = 16 × 35/64 × 35 = 560/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
2/70 = 2 × 32/70 × 32 = 64/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/2240 - 64/2240 = 560 - 64/2240 = 496/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/140
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