Subtract 12/40 from 16/70
16/70 - 12/40 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/280 - 84/280 = 64 - 84/280 = -20/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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