Subtract 40/28 from 16/70
1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 1 12/28
16/70 - 40/28 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/140 - 200/140 = 32 - 200/140 = -168/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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