Subtract 4/10 from 16/70
16/70 - 4/10 is -6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
16/70 = 16 × 1/70 × 1 = 16/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
4/10 = 4 × 7/10 × 7 = 28/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/70 - 28/70 = 16 - 28/70 = -12/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/35
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