Subtract 42/64 from 16/70
16/70 - 42/64 is -479/1120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
16/70 = 16 × 32/70 × 32 = 512/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
42/64 = 42 × 35/64 × 35 = 1470/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/2240 - 1470/2240 = 512 - 1470/2240 = -958/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/1120
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