Subtract 18/3 from 16/70
1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 6 0/3
16/70 - 18/3 is -202/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
18/3 = 18 × 70/3 × 70 = 1260/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/210 - 1260/210 = 48 - 1260/210 = -1212/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -202/35
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